Besides the Dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari), the Socotra bottle tree is the most iconic of the endemic plant species on the island.
They can be seen in most vegetative stages, ranging from withering foliage, dormant to full regrowth or flowering. Due to Socotra’s diverse geology, there are countless microclimates around the island, providing favourable or not so favourable conditions. At any time one locale might have just received a dose of rain, another locale months ago. This is what makes Socotra so diverse and exciting to visit, as you don’t have to move very far to see something very unexpected.
Last updated on 21 June 2024
