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Camper's Aloe Plant Care
Aloe camperi Schweinf.
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With its striking red spines along the edges of its long, slender leaves, this succulent hails from the arid landscapes of Ethiopia. Aloe camperi's unique appearance and ability to thrive in low-water conditions make it a sought-after addition to any plant collector's collection.
Every 14–21 days
Bright indirect
50–85°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Camper's Aloe?
Water Camper's Aloe every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 50–85°F (10–29°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Camper's Aloe Native To?
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
What Is the Camper's Aloe?
Camper's Aloe (Aloe camperi) belongs to the Asphodelaceae family within the Aloe genus. Camper's Aloe is native to Africa, specifically the regions of Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Camper's Aloe displays a climbing, vining growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Camper's Aloe produces none..
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Camper's Aloe?
Aloe camperi requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Camper's Aloe Need?
Camper's Aloe thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Camper's Aloe in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Camper's Aloe Prefer?
Aloe camperi grows best at temperatures of 50–85°F. Camper's Aloe prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–85°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Camper's Aloe?
Well-draining mix with perlite and peat. Good drainage is essential for Camper's Aloe to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Camper's Aloe?
Feed Camper's Aloe every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Camper's Aloe?
Repot Aloe camperi every 2-3 years in a well-draining soil mix during the spring months.. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Camper's Aloe?
Camper's Aloe can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to aloe vera plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Camper's Aloe Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to cats and dogs
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Camper's Aloe?
Camper's Aloe is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Camper's Aloe Need?
Camper's Aloe grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Camper's Aloe is native to Africa, specifically the regions of Ethiopia and Eritrea. In cooler regions, grow Camper's Aloe as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Camper's Aloe is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Aloe genus — compare its care with other Aloe species on PlantoScan.
Aloe is part of the Asphodelaceae plant family — browse all Asphodelaceae genera and species.
Camper's Aloe thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Aloe Species
Other Aloe species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aloe camperi Schweinf., family Asphodelaceae (first published in Bull. Herb. Boissier 2(2): 66 (1894)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Camper's Aloe is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: stephen, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a – 11b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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