Climbing Aloe

Aloe Ciliaris

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Overview

Aloe ciliaris, or Climbing Aloe, is a fast-growing, evergreen succulent capable of reaching heights up to 10 feet with support. Its green, lance-shaped leaves bear soft teeth, and it flourishes in USDA zones 9-11. During fall and winter, vibrant orange-red tubular flowers attract pollinators. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it requires well-draining soil and minimal watering. A striking choice for vertical accents in xeriscaped gardens.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–11Climate Arid, Mediterranean

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — evergreen succulent capable of reaching heights up to 10 feet with support

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — Its green, lance-shaped leaves bear soft teeth, and it flourishes in USDA zones 9-11

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — This species hails from the Eastern Cape of South Africa and is the fastest-growing among its aloe cousins

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — A striking choice for vertical accents in xeriscaped gardens

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it requires well-draining soil and minimal watering

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — During fall and winter, vibrant orange-red tubular flowers attract pollinators

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — lance-shaped leaves arranged in a rosette pattern

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean

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Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — evergreen succulent capable of reaching heights up to 10 feet with support

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — Its green, lance-shaped leaves bear soft teeth, and it flourishes in USDA zones 9-11

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — This species hails from the Eastern Cape of South Africa and is the fastest-growing among its aloe cousins

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — A striking choice for vertical accents in xeriscaped gardens

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it requires well-draining soil and minimal watering

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — During fall and winter, vibrant orange-red tubular flowers attract pollinators

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — lance-shaped leaves arranged in a rosette pattern

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — capable of extending several feet in a single growing season under optimal conditions

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — with soft teeth along the margins

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — The leaves are typically around 4-6 inches in length

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — The flowers are arranged on tall

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — predominantly in an attractive shade of orange-red

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — dry environments.<br><br>From fall to early winter

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — the leaves might store water to help the plant thrive in hot

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — plant Aloe ciliaris in well-drained soil and a position receiving full sun to partial shade

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — creating a showy display that attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.<br><br>For best growth

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — slender stalks that rise above the foliage and can reach up to 12 inches in height

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — USDA Hardiness zones for this plant fall between 9 and 11

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — though they benefit from occasional watering during prolonged dry periods

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — They are tolerant of drought once established

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — with a minimal spacing of 24 inches between each plant to accommodate their spread

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — orange flowers in the garden

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — which can damage the foliage and stems

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — succulent with orange blooms

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