sand for sale is seasonal? Wow… not sure where in the world you are, but sand is always available here… but better to root in pumice if you have that, anyway…. or even a good cactus soil will usually work. In fact, soil type as not super essential (even normal potting soil will usually work fine)… just don't water it for a week after you stick it in the soil.. .then water judiciously, taking it out of the soil often to see if roots are forming… if so, you can water it more often.

Thanks for your imput, I live in Vermont a long ways from you, i called everywhere they all said item out of stock until spring. How do you use pumice for rooting? i would like to try it.

same way you would use anything else. Stick the cut end into the mix maybe 2" or more. PS, what is Cameronii Aloe vera? Some hybrid? Or is it just Aloe cameronii? Or some weird form of Aloe vera?

Its looks like the medicine aloe only its got a rough texture with white bumps on it and when put in the sun it turns red,when the streamer grow theres baby plants on the ends.

Many succulents turn yellow-red, red, darker colors if put in sun, and these colors are beautiful and desirable by many. And will burn if put in strong sun directly from lower light.

Can you post photo so there is no guessing?

Yes, i just took these pictures hope you can see them ok, You will notice there is no roots on the bottom, also the pot there in. there not very red they haven't been in the sun.

I seem to be having a problem sending you photos can someone help never had this problem before

I guess i got it that time hope you can see them ok

If it were mine, I would take the bottom leaf or two off to expose the nodes where roots will emerge. But someone more experienced might recommend differently.

You can put them in pumice, perlite/vermiculite mixture, just about anything.

The leaner (less water retentive) your substrate, the less chance of overwatering. But if it's too lean, and you don't water enough, then roots won't grow. I found this out when I planted a pregnant onion in a tiny pot with my regular mix on one side and filled the other half with just chick grit. When I repotted, the side where the chick grit was, no roots, but the whole area with the water retentive stuff was full of roots. I only water them when they say they are thirsty normally.

Thanks for your comment,I use a moisture meter so i don't over water, I talked to a lady this morning she has a large bag of landscaping sand for $3.00 i told her i would take it, its worth a try. i did peel back some of the bottom leaves. Comments always welcome.

I don't use sand so can't comment on its usage.

oh, let the wounds heal for about a week or two, then stick them in your substrate. Rooting hormone optional, you really shouldn't need it.

Are you saying take them out of the dirt now for about 2 weeks?

If the substrate is bone dry, it's okay, but any moisture + open wounds = rotting, dying plant

I'm sorry but your confusing me do i take the plants out of the dirt for a few days?

Is it dry? Or is it wet?

The soil is moist

Take them out. They need to dry/callous over before you expose them to moisture. You said they have open wounds from taking leaves off, right?

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I took 2 leaves off the plants

They need to dry. :) so they need to come out of the soil.

OK how long do i leave them out of the soil and won't that kill the plants?

Letting them dry will not kill them.

Keeping them moist when they have open wounds will kill them.

Ok i will take them out of the soil you didn't say how long so i will keep an eye on them, There on the deck so i guess i should bring them in. Thanks for the help i'll let you know how i turn out.

OK i got you

Laticauda is correct - leaving the plants out of the soil will not harm them. Some people let them callus for up to a week, others just a day. I am not sure what kind of Aloe you have, but my advice would be the same.

Do not remove any more healthy leaves. The plant will use the stored energy from those leaves while forming roots. You can sprinkle cinnamon on any open wounds on the plant. It protects against infection.

I use gritty mix for my plants, so I generally just wait a few hours, sprinkle and prop the plants in DRY gritty mix. Let them sit in an area out of direct sun and let them do their thing. If you don't use gritty mix, you can add 50% perlite to your soil and use that mix. Again, don't water. No roots, no water. I also use small pots for rooting.

Here's a couple of pups that came off of an Aloe vera that I transplanted. They did not have roots so I propped them in these 4-inch pots. You can see the roots coming out of the bottom of one pot. These plants are a little orange because they have a Florida tan (after rooting).

I think your plant will root fine for you!

Good job, Rina! You've covered it all.

I want to thank you all for your good advice i will do just as you have instructed i'm sure i'll make out just fine. who knows maybe one of these days i will send you all a picture and say good job. Have a great day to all.

Then there's the old dog.

http://faq.gardenweb.com/discussions/2765911/how-do-i-care-for-my-aloe-vera-plant

FAQ Aloe

Crenda - thank you...You always give good advice, I learned lot from you.

Hi Jeff - good links!

Rina

You all give great advice from reading all your comments i found a name for a plant i've had for years but didnt know what it was, its a kind of jade you call skinny fingers i knew it was a succulent and unusual and grows quite large but thats it.

OK folks i'm back with the results on my cameronii aloe vera plant, its been a long drying out process but i made it. I lost 3 plants but i saved 6 there all in the dirt and growing roots. I want to thank you all for your help i thought for sure i was going to loose them all but i made out ok again thank you all.

Happy to hear it! Good gardening. Enjoy your efforts!

I see you've got the care info covered by many above.

I'm just popping in to say your plant is not Aloe vera or Aloe cameronii (2 separate plant species), but rather, looks like a cross (Gasteria x Haworthia)...xGasterworthia (not quite the shape of 'Royal Highness' -but might be it- could look different due to growing conditions).

It looks similar to my Aloe "Liberty Bell" which is a decades old aloe hybrid from Hummel's nursery. Maybe your leaves are thicker than Liberty Bell.

it's hard for me to say for certain because mine is looking a little puckered from having been severed from the main stalk. Now I'm trying to root it.

Hi i looked up the plants you mentioned [Gasterworthia] it looks nothing like my plant.its very thick and wide with larger white lines, and Haworthia is different also,but there very nice looking plants. Thanks for the comments.

Some stores will let you buy out of season items if you ask for them. I bought a bag of sand that way. The stores that are more local, instead of the national retail stores, seem more willing to help with out of season items.