Aloe Vera Lifespan: Decades to Centuries Possible

Age Claim Plausible

40-year-old Aloe vera from 1960s California – very possible. Succulents are long-lived.

Longevity Range

• Most aloes: 50–100+ years.
• Tree aloes (A. dichotoma, A. barberae): centuries.
• Oldest succulents: millennia (e.g., Welwitschia).

Care for Longevity

• Never overwater.
• Protect from hard freeze.
• Repot rarely – they like tight roots.
• Follow the giver's regimen – she clearly knew her plant.

Flowering at this age = excellent health.