Climbing Aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe ciliaris var. ciliaris Haw.
Synonym: Aloe ciliaris var. flanaganii , Aloe ciliaris, Aloe ciliaris
Family: Asphodelaceae
Sunset®: 8,9,12-24
USDA: 9-11
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (Eastern Cape Province)
Growth Habits: Succulent, rambling shrub with stems up to 10 feet long (3 m) or more, rosettes are 20 to 24 inches in diameter (50 to 60 cm).
Watering Needs: Needs more water in spring and fall when it is actively growing
Propagation: Stem cuttings, seeds
A number of aloes sold as 'ciliaris' are other species or are hybrids. Look for the hairy sheath and the long stems.
Blooming Habits:
The flowers are 1.2 inches (3 cm) red with a yellow-green margin and throat, intermittently around the year
Culture:
This species is dormant in winter, keep it totally dry at or around 40°F (4°C).
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