Light
Full sun / direct • approx. 40,000–80,000 lux
Asphodelaceae
Aloidendron dichotomum (Aloe dichotoma)
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- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal – your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
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Aloidendron dichotomum (Aloe dichotoma) at a glance:
Aloidendron dichotomum, formerly Aloe dichotoma, is a slow-growing succulent tree with a pale reflective trunk and repeatedly forked branches that create one of the most recognisable silhouettes in arid-plant collections. In a pot it remains far smaller than in habitat, but still develops into a long-term specimen that values shape, light, and patience more than quick growth.
Full sun or the brightest possible indoor position, a very mineral, sharply draining substrate, and deep but infrequent watering after complete dry-down are the essential care points. It dislikes humidity, shade, and winter wet, and while not generally listed as highly toxic, it is still a plant better handled with sensible care than treated as edible or pet-safe.
Aloidendron dichotomum (Aloe dichotoma)
Quick Care Guide
Water
Water when ~100% dry
Substrate
Gritty • Ultra fast-draining • Mineral-heavy • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 15–35 °C • Avoid below: 5 °C
Humidity
Normal 40–50 %
Growth habit
branching succulent tree
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 250 cm • Max. spread: 120 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
W. Central & S. Namibia to N. Cape Prov.; desert or dry shrubland habitat
How to read these metrics
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level + approximate lux at leaf level;
- Watering: “% dry” is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage • moisture buffer • base • particle size).
- Temperature: “Ideal” comfort range; “Avoid below” marks higher stress risk.
- Humidity: target bands (Normal/Moist/Humid); consistency usually matters most.
- Growth habit: growth form (rosette, trailing, climbing) for placement and training.
- Support: needed/optional/none — whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditions—expectations, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term potential; format differs for climbers vs. trailers.
- Toxicity & safety: chemical irritants/toxicity and physical hazards (spines, bristles).
- Origin & habitat: native region + typical biome/habitat as context.
Plant Care Basics:
- Care basics – Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week – Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light – How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering – When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots – Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity – When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing – Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests – Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro – How to run low-maintenance mineral substrates.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.
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