Most aloe Vera succulent types have tall flowering stems that don’t branch out. In its natural habitat, the Peruvian Old Lady can reach seven feet high, but if they are planted in a pot, they can reach around 10 inches. It is very easy to grow once it is established in a pot, or in the ground. You can put succulents in a container without drilling a hole. However, this is not recommended. These miniature succulents, no matter how small or large your garden space, will amaze. Particularly rich in decomposing organic material.