Aloiampelos ciliaris

Aloiampelos ciliaris Care

Aloiampelos ciliaris

What is the plant

With its striking colors, this beautiful plant is relatively easy to look after and will be a delightful touch of nature to your home. Сlimbing-Aloes can be identified by their beautiful green leaves, edged by white spikes, that grow along a green stock

Aloiampelos ciliaris, or Сlimbing-Aloe, is a plant native to Southern Africa from the Asphodelaceae family. This hardy friend can be identified by its red flowers that grow in long, almost tube-like shapes.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

7°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
As succulents, you can water these green friends sparingly. Ensure to only water if your Aloiampelos ciliaris' soil is thoroughly dry through the top two inches (5 cm).
Pruning
Remove damaged, sick, or dead leaves.
Fertilizer
A fertilizer specifically mixed for succulents will keep your leafy friend happy. Feed monthly during the growing season.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
These little friends love direct sunlight. If you have a south-facing window, it would be a good spot for your Aloiampelos.
Soil
A potting soil made specifically for succulents is recommended, and ensure it does not retain too much water.
Propagation
Remove a cutting of a leaf and allow it to dry for a few days. Plant the cutting in some sand and keep it moist and in a well-lit space.

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Temperature
The plant can tolerate moderate frost (down to -6.7C) but is sensitive to severe frost. Indoors, average room temperature of around 23C will suffice.
Container
Ensure the container where you place your Aloiampelos ciliaris gives the plant's roots about 2 inches (5 cm) of room to grow. These plants don't like to be wet, so make sure the container has drainage holes too.
Fun fact
These plants are found naturally, mainly in the country of South Africa.