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Products > Aloe ciliaris   Aloe ciliaris - Climbing Aloe    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Red Bloomtime: Year-round Height: 8-12 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F Aloe ciliaris (Climbing Aloe) - Succulent vine with long semi-woody stems which have leaves and flowers only at the terminal ends of the branches. The sheath that holds the leaves to the stem are armed with cilia, or soft white teeth. The leaf margins also have cilia. Scarlet-red inflorescence bloom throughout the year. Grow in a warm sheltered area because it is intolerant of frost, hardy to only about 30-32 degrees F. Drought tolerant. A nice planting as a vine running up a large palm.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]