Actually, I think that if you remove the pups as they appear, it will likely give more energy to the mother plant. I could be wrong, since I can't bring myself to do this! I love puppies!

Denise in Omaha

Denise is right the pups take energy from the mother plant.
Denise you really can't paper train these pups its just to hard. :-)

Bear

could someone post a pic of thier aloe with pup in tote?
Thanks, Christna

so....what happens to the mother plant??

"...it will likely give more energy to the mother plant"

Josh

"...it will likely give more energy to the mother plant"

...........and that does what for mama......more blooms???

Josh I agree, I have an Aloe Ibitiensis and have been removing offsets from her for a long time, she is rare. She is not growing any taller but still puts out offsets. She is been in the same pot since 1990. I do fertilize her and treat her well. A long story goes with this plant. I think that help keep her alive, she is not drained of energy. I have four healthy babies that I will be removing when I think of it again. Some Aloe continue to grow, other do not get taller and remain on the soil line. It will depend on the species. Norma