Aloe height limit?

[Oleg]

Hallo aloe lovers!
A question for you. Five years ago I rooted an aloe delaetii cut. Since that time, it has bloomed twice and reached 1 meter height. I haven't repotted it so far, as I'm afraid of the possible height of this species. How tall can it grow in case of good conditions?
Mine are: north-east direction, maximum sunshine in summer since the dawn till midday, regular watering in warmer periods (april-october), scarce one in other time. Winter temperature is between +5C - +15C.

[iann]

Is the pot nailed to the floor?

[Oleg]

Of course not! The plant can stand vertically. I have to turn it from time to time to escape leaning on one side. It does only when I forget to give it another turn.

[RICHAUD]

you have an etiolated plant because for Aloe delaetii 1 m is a record
You can cut the plant at 50 cm let dry the cutting one month then put the other part and the cutting in the same bigger pot

[Liz M]

I would also suggest that you keep it in a lighter place, at least in summer when it is growing and it is receiving water. Outside would be my recommendation, as most plants benefit from living outside when it is possible. This should reduce the etiolation.

[habanerocat]

Photoshop me thinks......

[rodsmith]

Of course not! The plant can stand vertically. I have to turn it from time to time to escape leaning on one side. It does only when I forget to give it another turn.

I think Ian's comment was meant to be a joke or, as we call it, tongue in cheek.

[iann]

Of course not! The plant can stand vertically. I have to turn it from time to time to escape leaning on one side. It does only when I forget to give it another turn.

I think Ian's comment was meant to be a joke or, as we call it, tongue in cheek.

Humour doesn't always translate to a foreign language. My humour doesn't always translate into English.

[Apicra]

One nursery on the Internet claims that Aloe x delaetii (= Aloe ciliaris x Aloe succotrina). However, your plant looks more like one of the primitive scrambling Aloes, now in the genus Aloiampelos. The most widely grown species is A. ciliaris, which can reach several metres with support. It can be pruned since it readily resprouts and has nice red flowers with a green & yellow tip, but is rather too large for pot cultivation.

Best wishes,
Derek Tribble

[Oleg]

you have an etiolated plant because for Aloe delaetii 1 m is a record

Thank you for your answer, RICHAUD. The plant really is etiolated (a bit) as it can be seen by the greener top of the plant. I've got two younger ones (in separate pots) to replace the bigger plant. Any information about the height limit of this species?

would also suggest that you keep it in a lighter place, at least in summer...

I wish I could... Unfortunately, there is no possibility to place it outside, except for giving it away...

Photoshop me thinks......

Sorry to say, it is real...

I think Ian's comment was meant to be a joke...

...Have to say I haven't mastered the language well enough to feel it, but I'll try to!

The most widely grown species is A. ciliaris,

I have looked up some photos on the Internet - you might be right! The plant had come to me with no name; the local forum readers suggested the name of delaetii two or three years ago. The flower is different as you can see in the next photo.