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    Aloiampelos ciliaris

    Also Known As

    • Aloe ciliaris
    • Climbing Aloe

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent, groundcover, vine

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Aloiampelos ciliaris plant details

    Aloiampelos ciliaris is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent, shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloiampelos ciliaris

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent, shrub or vine
    Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloiampelos ciliaris

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fast growing succulent vine with a swollen basal caudex from which emerge many long semi-woody stems. 6-12 inch long inflorescences rise vertically from near the tips of the branches. The coral red tubes are hummingbird magnets.

    By: Avant Gardens

    A rambling, long stemmed aloe with stacks of leaves growing up and down the stem. Offsets regularly and looks best when staked or in hanging baskets. Will form a nice, eye catching colony quickly.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Fast Grower, Climbing Aloe. Full Sun to Partial Shade. Bright Orange-Red Flowers. Outdoor. part shade.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Aloiampelos ciliaris plant

    How to Grow Aloiampelos ciliaris

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Aloiampelos for your garden

    Aloiampelos striatula

    aka Aloe striatula, Hardy Aloe

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 1'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Aloiampelos striatula flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Aloiampelos striatula [Orange]

    aka Aloe striatula [Orange], Basuto Kraal Aloe

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Aloiampelos striatula [Orange] flower by Far Out Flora
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    Aloiampelos striatula [Yellow]

    aka Aloe striatula [Yellow], Hardy Aloe

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Aloiampelos striatula [Yellow] flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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