In the first part of this article, you can find out what options are available for aAloe Veraand which methods do not work.
This article also contains step-by-step instructions for the Propagation by suckers or cuttings / offshoots.
Essentially, there are 3 different approaches circulating on the Internet to find aAloe Verato multiply. These are propagation by seed , by planting a cut leaf and the Propagation by suckers which are often are often mistakenly referred to as cuttings.
For the seed method, you will of course need these. Often aAloe Verain mid-latitudes and especially as a houseplant. Consequently, the seeds
seeds have to be bought first, which is not necessary with other methods. For this reason, this method is not ideal in my opinion if you do not have aloe vera seeds.
The procedure for growing aloe vera plants from seed is simple. In spring, the seeds are scattered on seedlings and covered with a thin layer of soil. The seeds are then watered.
Now the seeds must be placed in a warm, bright place. A windowsill facing east or south is suitable for this. Over the following days, make sure that the soil remains moist at all times so that
the seeds germinate and small plants grow from them. When the plants have reached a growth height of approx. 2-3 cm, the seedlings are pricked out. This means that the plants are placed separately in their own pots.
Succulent soil should be used instead of potting compost. You can find out which soil is perfect for aloe vera inthis postin detail.
In some blogs, videos and on social media, it is suggested that a Aloe vera propagated by leaf cuttings can be used. This method does not work! If a cut aloe vera leaf is planted in a pot with soil, it will not form roots. Without roots, the leaf planted in the soil cannot absorb any nutrients and no new plant can grow from the cutting.
no new plant can grow from the cutting. The leaf will dry out at the top and the part that is in the soil will rot.
You can see a detailed test of this method inthis video.
Propagating an aloe vera with cuttings is the simplest and most promising method. If your aloe vera plant is well cared for, is in a sunny location and has enough space in the pot, it will form sprouts. These are new, small aloe vera plants that grow from the roots of the mother plant. You can carefully separate these sprouts from the large plant and place them in their own pot. You can find out exactly how to do this and what to bear in mind in the following section.
For this method, you need an aloe vera plant that is already producing sprouts. If your aloe vera plant has not yet formed any sprouts, you cannot (yet) use this method. To encourage your succulent to produce sprouts, it is important that the plant is kept under optimal conditions and is well cared for. If the following points are met, you have a very good chance that your plant will soon produce sprouts:
If your plant has already formed sprouts, you can grow new plants from these. The sprouts should have reached a minimum size of 3-4 cm. Otherwise they may suffer too much damage when they are separated from the mother plant and will not be able to survive on their own in a new pot. survive on their own in a new pot. The child shown in the picture is the absolute minimum size. I would wait another year before separating smaller offspring.
It is best to separate the child from the mother plant in spring. This way, the growth phase is imminent and the new plant has a good chance of growing into a new aloe vera.
When separating the offshoot from the aloe vera plant, you must proceed very carefully. If you damage the roots too much, the offshoot may not survive.
Take the plant out of the pot. This will give you better access to the roots and you can carefully separate them.
If the root ball has grown densely, as shown in the picture, it can sometimes be a little difficult to separate the child properly. A small stick can help here.
Use it to carefully poke between the plant and the root ball from above. This loosens the soil and the roots. You can then carefully detach the child without damaging the roots.
If you have proceeded as described, your severed child should look like the second picture.
Now you can pot the separated aloe vera plant. To do this, fill a small pot with succulent soil or other soil that is suitable for the plant. Then make a small hole in the middle of the soil. Then place the roots of the child in the soil and press them down lightly. Make sure that the base of the leaves is not under the soil. If this is the case, you should plant the aloe vera a little deeper.
Congratulations, you've done it! Your aloe vera seedling is now separated from the mother plant and can grow into its own plant. Make sure that you water the plant sufficiently, especially in the first few weeks. While a fully grown aloe vera does not mind in the slightest not receiving water for a few days or even weeks, a young plant is still very sensitive. The roots only reach just below the surface and can therefore dry out quickly.
Aloe vera plants are not only beautiful to look at, but also very useful, as their sap is versatile and can be used to soothe skin irritations and provide other health benefits. If you want to propagate your aloe vera plant, there are various ways in which you can do this. One of them is propagation in water. Here is a brief guide on how to do this:
Yes, it is possible to propagate aloe vera with seeds. Here are a few steps you can follow:
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