How long have you had this one? I have one that is about a year now, and it still is very small. Do you know much about its growth rate?

I've only had mine about a year, too, and I think about all it has grown in that time is roots! I know they have a very slow growth rate, and one needs to be careful not to overwater. They're pretty neat-looking though, don't you think?

This is my all time favorite Aloe. If I could have only one in my collection, this would be it.

My plant is old, about 25 years old. Over time it grows taller. Mine never bloomed. Notice I show a photograph of a view looking down. Just this year some of the lower leaves were removed in hopes that the procedure just might induce pups to form. I saw this done in the collection of someone whose skills as a grower,I admire. I have fingers crossed.

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Al

It's beautiful! Twenty-five years, huh? What's the approximate diameter of a mature plant?
Good luck with the pups!

Jennifer, my plant is a foot tall and eight inches at the widest. IMHO, the plant looked better when it was not quite so tall, in spite of the fact that the leaves show no scarring. (It's just not height/width proportionate.)I'm very stingy with water.

I do so want a pup to watch the growth process all over again.

Al

Al, How long Do these aloe live for? Have you had this plant since it was a pup?

Dawn

Dawn, I've no idea how long, I only know I had this one for at least a quarter century. I got mine as a nice sized seedling. It started out in a 3" pot.

I also believe that many of our treasured C&S can be a bit like movie stars, they are not all destined to get better looking with age.

Al

Thats a very cool looking and seriously ferocious Aloe, want one!