This scrambling succulent can reach heights of 30 feet or more in the right sunny, frost-free outdoor conditions.

Grown indoors, it tends to be markedly smaller.

Very tough and easy to grow, it’s an ideal starter plant for gardeners with brown thumbs.

Climbing aloe plant with tall spiky leaves in sunlight

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It’s ideal for trailing along sunny fences or trellises, although the leaves can have a straggly appearance.

Because of the fast-growing, long stems, it will need support, like agarden trellis.

Soil

Climbing aloe grows in most soil types, but good drainage is an absolute must.

Climbing aloe plant with long spiked leaves on tall and thin stems

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As with most succulents, poor drainage will often result inroot rot.

Water

Getting watering right is the key to a healthy, fleshy climbing aloe.

Keeping them moist but not saturated encourages faster growth and lusher, plumper leaves.

Climbing aloe plant with spiked leaves in partial sunlight

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The watering schedule will vary depending on rainfall, humidity levels, and time of the year.

When there is plenty of rain or high humidity, additional watering can be infrequent.

It can cover other plants, and its stems can break or brown when they get too long.

Climbing aloe plant on tall and thin stems bunched together with spiked leaves

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Trim leaves to about a third of their original size when tidying them up.

Propagating Climbing Aloe

Aloes are easy to propagate, and climbing aloe is no exception.

Selecting asucculent potting mixthat has good drainage works best.

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Choose a pot at least 2 inches wider.

Some common ones includemealybugs,scale insects, and mites.

Sometimes it’s enough to wipe the insects off after spraying with water, insecticidal soap, or alcohol.

Overwatering is a major problem for the plant too.

It can result in root rot and premature death.

While popular aloe vera is also a fast-growing succulent, it doesn’t grow as quickly as climbing aloe.

Its mature size is much more compact too, with it typically reaching just 1 to 2 ft. tall.

Climbing aloe grows well in containers, providing that you might give the plant enough sunlight indoors.