How To Propagate Aloe Vera Plants –

Aloe plants are a household favorite for so many reasons. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing but the plants themselves can be used for a bunch of home remedies. The most common of course being to help with sun burnt skin! But for whatever purpose or reason you want to grow more aloe vera plants in your home you should learn how to propagate them. Once you buy one aloe vera plant you can have as many as you want and can keep alive.

Which is why today I am sharing the steps necessary to take to propagate aloe vera plants!

There are two different ways that you can propagate them and both work quite easily so it depends on which you prefer and which one you feel up to trying out.

So lets get into these steps for propagating aloe vera plants so you can fill your home with as many of these gorgeous and helpful plants as you want to have!

How To Propagate Aloe Vera Plants

Steps for different aloe vera propagation techniques:

Propagating aloe vera plants is a straightforward process that can be done through offsets or leaf cuttings. Here are steps for both methods:

1. Propagating Aloe Vera from Offsets (Pups):

Materials Needed:

A healthy adult aloe vera plant
A small pot for the new plant
Well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix
A knife or scissors

Steps:

Wait for the aloe vera plant to produce offsets, also known as “pups.” These are smaller plants that grow at the base of the main plant. Offsets are the easiest and most common way to propagate aloe vera.
Select a healthy offset that is at least a few inches tall. It should have its roots developing or be easy to separate from the main plant.
Gently remove the offset from the main plant. You can do this by carefully cutting it away from the parent plant with a knife or scissors. Be cautious not to damage the roots.
Allow the cut end of the offset to callus over for a day or two. This helps prevent rot when you plant it.
Prepare a small pot with well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix.
Plant the offset in the pot, burying it about an inch into the soil. Water the soil lightly but do not overwater.
Place the pot in a bright, indirect light location, and let it establish itself. Water sparingly until the new plant starts showing signs of growth.

2. Propagating Aloe Vera from Leaf Cuttings:

Materials Needed:

A healthy adult aloe vera plant
A sharp knife or scissors
A small pot with well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix

Steps:

Choose a healthy aloe vera leaf. Opt for a mature leaf, not a brand new one or an old, withered one. The leaf should be plump and healthy.
Using a sharp knife or scissors, carefully cut the chosen leaf near the base of the plant. Ensure that your cutting is at least a few inches long.
Allow the cut end of the leaf to dry and form a callus. This usually takes a day or two.
Once the cut end has calloused, plant the leaf cuttings in a small pot filled with well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix.
Plant the cuttings with the calloused end down and bury them about an inch into the soil.
Water the soil lightly, and then place the pot in a bright, indirect light location.
Water sparingly until you see signs of new growth, which may take a few weeks to a couple of months.

Remember that aloe vera plants are succulents and do not require frequent watering. Be patient during the propagation process, and as the new plants grow, you can gradually adjust your care routine to keep them healthy and thriving!