{"product_id":"aloe-pillansii","title":"Aloe pillansii","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Native to the arid Richtersveld region of the Northern Cape in South Africa, extending across the Orange River into southern Namibia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/b\u003e This species thrives on extremely arid, sun-scorched rocky hillsides and south-facing slopes. It is specialized to survive in desert environments characterized by intense heat and minimal, erratic winter rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eAloe pillansii\u003c\/i\u003e, often referred to as the \"Giant Quiver Tree,\" is one of the most majestic and sought-after tree aloes in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Form:\u003c\/b\u003e It is a slow-growing, massive succulent tree that can eventually reach up to 10 meters (30 feet) in height. It features a thick, corky, pale-yellow trunk with sparse, dichotomous branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Each branch is crowned with a large, striking rosette of thick, fleshy, grey-green leaves. The leaves are recurved (sickle-shaped) and can grow up to 60 cm (2 feet) long, with small, pale yellow teeth along the margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e In mid-winter, it produces spectacular bright yellow flowers. Unlike the upright blooms of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eAloe dichotoma\u003c\/i\u003e, the inflorescences of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"138\"\u003eA. pillansii\u003c\/i\u003e are unique for being held horizontally or pendulously, emerging from the lower leaves of the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollectibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to its architectural stature and its status as a \"Critically Endangered\" species in the wild, it is considered a crown jewel for any serious succulent or xeric garden collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47353505972477,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/aloe-pillansii_9.jpg?v=1775474496","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/aloe-pillansii","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}