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(Aloiampelos ciliaris)
Common Climbing-Aloe (Aloiampelos ciliaris)
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Photo by: Paul Roots | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Paul Roots | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-07-06T10:03:14-07:00 |
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Summary
Aloiampelos ciliaris, commonly known as Common Climbing-Aloe, is an evergreen succulent native to rocky outcrops and open forests in South Africa. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters). This species is characterized by its climbing habit, with long, thin, and somewhat untidy stems that reach upwards towards the light. The leaves are adorned with soft, white, hair-like teeth along the margins, which uniquely extend around the stem at the base of the leaf. The bright orange-red flowers are tubular and showy, blooming from November to April, attracting pollinators such as birds and bees.
Common Climbing-Aloe is valued for its rapid growth and vibrant flowers, making it a striking addition to rockeries, trellises, and as a container plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, particularly for skin care. In cultivation, it requires full sun exposure and well-draining soil, with minimal water needs once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It is easily propagated from cuttings, which contributes to its popularity among gardeners. However, care should be taken as it can become invasive in suitable climates outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Common Climbing-Aloe is valued for its rapid growth and vibrant flowers, making it a striking addition to rockeries, trellises, and as a container plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, particularly for skin care. In cultivation, it requires full sun exposure and well-draining soil, with minimal water needs once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It is easily propagated from cuttings, which contributes to its popularity among gardeners. However, care should be taken as it can become invasive in suitable climates outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Succulent
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 3-5 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Red
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Very Low, Low
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Drought Tolerant, Fire Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Rocky outcrops and open forests in South Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Climbing Aloe, Sábila China
Scientific Names: , Aloe ciliaris, Aloiampelos ciliaris, Aloe ciliaris var. ciliaris,
GBIF Accepted Name: Aloiampelos ciliaris (Haw.) Klopper & Gideon F.Sm.