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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 9–11Type SucculentClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — evergreen succulent capable of reaching heights up to 10 feet with support

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it requires well-draining soil and minimal watering
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — evergreen succulent capable of reaching heights up to 10 feet with support; preferring full sun to partial shade, image 53
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — This species hails from the Eastern Cape of South Africa and is the fastest-growing among its aloe cousins; predominantly in an
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — orange flowers in the garden
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — dry environments.<br><br>From fall to early winter
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — succulent with orange blooms
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — succulent for full or half or shade; which can damage the foliage and stems
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — which can damage the foliage and stems; its green, lance-shaped leaves bear soft teeth, and it flourishes in USDA zones 9-11
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — dry environments.<br><br>From fall to early winter; during fall and winter, vibrant orange-red tubular flowers attract
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — succulent with orange blooms; creating a showy display that attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.<br><br>For best growth
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