Aloe ramosissima
Maiden’s Quiver Tree
Highlight Month:November
Nativity:
South Africa, Namibia
Growth Habit:Single trunk producing many slender dichotomously-branched divisions.
Growing Requirements:Aloe ramosissima is native to very dry habitats, where years may pass between rain events, and requires excellent drainage to thrive in wet winter areas such as Santa Barbara.
Features:The clear yellow tubular flowers occur in dense inflorescences in late fall. Most aloes have orange to reddish flowers, so these are particularly striking.
Where at Lotusland:In the aloe garden near the shell pond.
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