Collecting aloe seeds after the flowers wither; sowing and propagating takes 5 years to bloom

Today I want to introduce to you the seed propagation of aloe. Aloe can not only bloom, but if pollination is successful, it can also bear fruit. The aloe seeds are wrapped inside a small seed pod. You need to wait until the pod withers before picking it off, and finally store it in a cool, dry place until you are ready to sow.

Aloe is actually a succulent plant, and of course it can bloom and bear fruit. For the collected seeds, you need to choose a suitable seedling tray and prepare loose, well-draining soil. You can use river sand mixed with perlite, and add some peat soil to retain water. This can then be used to grow aloe seeds.

The aloe seeds are scattered directly on the soil surface, then covered with a relatively thin layer of potting soil, about 1 cm.

After that, water slowly and thoroughly, using a gentle stream of water. After watering thoroughly, cover with a layer of transparent plastic bag.

Once this is done, place the seedling tray in a warm, humid environment, maintaining a little warmth and a little scattered light. During this period, ventilate appropriately to prevent the seedlings from rotting.

The seeds generally take about 10 to 30 days to successfully germinate. After the aloe seeds germinate, gradually expose them to light.

However, growing aloe from seed is not very practical. If you want to propagate aloe by sowing, the success rate is not very high, and you also have to consider the issue of repotting and transplanting. If you want it to grow into a flowering plant, it takes 5 to 10 years.

In the early stage, aloe seedlings need to keep the potting soil slightly moist. After they gradually receive light, reduce watering. They like plenty of sunlight. At the beginning, give them scattered light in the morning and evening. Once they grow stronger, you can give them direct sunlight.

Aloe seedlings are generally grown for three months to about one year before they can be transplanted, depending on whether they have grown 3 to 4 leaves.