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How to Propagate Aloe? A Detailed Guide to Common Propagation Methods

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Aloe is mainly propagated by division, which can be done when you observe side shoots growing out. Divide the plant into several parts, let them dry, then plant them into the soil, press down the soil, and water thoroughly. It can also be propagated by cuttings, using the leaf-cutting method. Choose healthy leaves, cut them off, let them dry, then insert them into a special soil mix and keep them in a ventilated spot.

1. Division Propagation

(1) Aloe grows quickly, and its roots grow quickly too. Once some side shoots appear around the base, you can carry out division propagation.

(2) Take the plant out of its container and clear away the soil around the roots. Check whether these side shoots have matured. Only if they have their own independent roots are they considered mature.

(3) Choose good side shoots and gently break them off. If they are mature, they will come off easily. Do not break them off with great force, otherwise even if you get them off, they will not survive easily.

(4) Place the removed side shoots in a ventilated spot to dry for a while; only after that can they be planted.

(5) For the soil, you can use humus soil with some ash added. Fill in part of the soil, then insert the side shoot, then fill in more soil.

(6) Water thoroughly, and they will take root in about a week.

2. Cutting Propagation

(1) Choose healthy leaves, about eight cm long. Cut them off with a sterilized knife and leave them in a well-ventilated spot to dry for a while. Once the wound has dried, you can do the cutting.

(2) Choose a special soil mix, as this helps the cuttings survive. The soil must have good drainage; if you mix your own soil, you can add some fine sand.

(3) Fill the container with soil, then insert the leaf into the soil, about one third of the way in. After inserting it, keep it in a spot with good light and good ventilation for care.

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