New baby : Aloe vera
jamilalshaw26
8 years ago
Brought this cutie pie home yesterday. Is the piece off to the side by itself a baby?
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MrBlubs
8 years agoRelated Discussions
HAVE: Aloe vera babies
Comments (1)I would be interested in the rooted one if you still have it. You can e-mail me at jolly_rancherscream@hotmail.com...See Morecan a new aloe vera be grown from leaf??
Comments (2)I think the common consensus is no....aloes and agaves can not be propagated via leaf cuttings... You will just have to wait for pups......See MoreNeed some advice on my new aloe vera plant
Comments (7)If the part of the smaller plant is brown, it may or may not be a problem: squeeze it gently to see if it is soft. If soft, there could be rot or hopefully, only waterlogged and may dry up. Take them out of the soil, let sit on some newspaper or kitchen towels to dry up, in well ventilated spot (not direct sun). Make sure you get off all the mucky soil - wash it off if necessary. It won't die if out of soil for a while (even few days). How about the leaves - are they just limp or yellowish-looking and very soft? Photo would help... I am not familiar with your soil either (but many members from UK use it - hopefully they will see your post & comment), but I would mix it with min 50% of perlite. If you could get some grit, it may help, mixing approx. 20% of soil and 40/40% of perlite. Make sure there are drainage holes in the pot. Do not press soil down too hard when potting, just firm it up. Poking around perimeter of the pot while adding soil will help it to settle down. You could always use some larger rocks to support the plant after potting - while it is growing roots to anchor itself in the pot....See MoreIs this aloe vera? Will it grow babies?
Comments (7)No, MiracleGro soils are not OK out of the bag for succulents. MG isn't the only one what advertises a c&s mix. Generally, they all need to be amended with more grit. 50/50 with perlite is good. In CA, many folks find pumice and that works quite well. Also, your Aloe may outgrow the other plants and squish them. Not overnight, of course, but something to think about while you are amending the soil and repotting. You may want to separate them into individual pots. Another hint - larger pots have more soil and hold more water longer. I plunked a large Aloe pup (about 12 inches) into this pot last year. It's too far down in the pot and needs more potting mix, but it has spread and has pups of its own. They can get quite large outdoors....See More
jamilalshaw26
8 years agorina_Ontario,Canada 5a
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agojamilalshaw26
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8 years agoHere is photo of aloe (not Vera) with a very small pup - few leaves are already visible:
and couple more:
jamilalshaw26
8 years agojamilalshaw26
8 years agorina_Ontario,Canada 5a
8 years agoThose are still with 'mother' plant (bigger now)...I have too many already - separated bunch of them from the same plant couple of years ago, and those pups have pups now too...
jamilalshaw26
8 years agorina_Ontario,Canada 5a
8 years agoI am not sure about most, I only have few and they grow offsets quite a bit. One is about 4years in my 'care' and no sign of pupping. One above does, and one below even more (I don't mind, it is smaller plant and I like the crowd :)
jamilalshaw26
8 years agorina_Ontario,Canada 5a
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8 years ago
ewwmayo
8 years agoHere's a fun Aloe of mine, pupping all the way up the stem!
Aloes generally like very bright light. This one above burns easily in full sun though.
jamilalshaw26
8 years ago
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