Aloiampelos ciliaris – Climbing Aloe – “OG Octavius” (XL)

Aloiampelos ciliaris, better known as Climbing Aloe, first caught my eye in a small nursery in Baltimore, Maryland. It was a curious little plant—thin, upright, and reaching for support. I’d never seen an aloe that climbed, so I brought it home. Years later, in Florida’s warmth, it transformed completely. Instead of growing tall and straight, it spilled out in every direction, like a living octopus stretching its arms across the sun. That wild form has made it one of my favorites.

This plant is endlessly fun—easy to propagate, adaptable to different conditions, and remarkably resilient. In cooler climates it tends to stay more vertical, but here in Florida, it turned into a sprawling sculpture. I admire its tenacity and its versatility: a plant that can climb, hang, or sprawl, depending on where it lands. To me, it’s proof that some plants have personalities as bold as their forms.

🪴 Note About This Plant

• Also called Climbing Aloe, native to South Africa.
• Easy to propagate and thrives in bright sun (succulent family).
• Sprawls or climbs—this one took on an octopus-like shape in Florida.

🪵 Log

• 2025-09: Adopted with love by Dahlia.