How to propagate Aloe Vera?
bd74
12 years ago
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dirtygardener73
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Comments (4)The first is Aloe vera v. chinensis. (blooms orange) The 2nd (although that looks like more spots than usual) which is much larger, thicker leaves & yellow blooms, is Aloe vera/barbadensis. I believe it has been reclassified with the latter name, but most people are still calling it by the former (vera), so one or the other is listed as a synonym. See link below for a pic of an Aloe vera/barbadensis ~Rosemarie, who hangs out on the C&S forum, but pops over here on occasion =) Here is a link that might be useful:...See MoreAloe Vera Propagation
Comments (4)A. Vera is generally pretty prolific but I do think they prefer to be pot bound. I have tried many times to start aloes from leaves that have been knocked off...No success at all. Do you have your plant outside? If you can acclimate it to sun and move it outside I'd be surprised if you dont get pups before fall. hth - Jo...See Morepropagating haworthias and aloe vera (please help)
Comments (5)Okay, I see what you mean. Rotten leaves should be removed from a plant, but I would hold off on what you see starting to yellow and soften on your Aloe leaves and look at the base of the plant. If the base is rotting/getting soft, that's your big issue. If that isn't the case, look to the soil and health of the roots. What your plants need is more well-draining soil. Fix that issue and you should be on the right track to wellness....See MoreAloe vera propagation???
Comments (1)I would root them in soil. It will make it easier in the long run....See Morebd74
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