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    Aloidendron pillansii

    Also Known As

    • Aloe pillansii
    • Bastard Quiver Tree
    • Giant Quiver Tree

    Plant type

    tree, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

    Aloidendron pillansii plant details

    Aloidendron pillansii is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloidendron pillansii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloidendron pillansii

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Aloidendron pillansii plant

    How to Grow Aloidendron pillansii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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