Aloe ciliaris (Climbing aloe)

Cultivation

Grow under glass in sharply drained, loam-based compost in full light & good ventilation. In growth, water moderately & feed 2-3 times, sparingly in dormancy. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Will scramble along the ground if grown without support. May flower intermittently throughout the year in warm climates.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H1c

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Low

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Climbing, Trailing

Native to

South Africa

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.