Florists told about the peculiarities of aloe propagation

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Aloe belongs to succulents that originate from Africa and Arabia. There are over 300 varieties. Not all of them are grown at home, but the two most common ones. These are the well-known aloe vera and the tree-like one, which is called the centenarian among gardeners. Although both plants belong to aloe, they differ in appearance.

How to propagate aloe

At home, you can increase the number of pots with this succulent using seeds or cuttings or shoots. This can be done as follows.

Cut off the bottom leaf with a sharp knife. You don't need to put it in water or soil right away. First, dry the cut area for a few days. Just place it in a place out of direct sunlight. Treat the cut with a tablet of crushed activated charcoal.

Dry for 2-3 days. Then plant the prepared leaf in sand. When it takes root, it can be transplanted into a pot.

Aloe is also propagated by seeds. Sowing time falls on winter, or rather, at its end. For a good result, you need to ensure ventilation and regular watering. Please note that direct sunlight is not recommended at the initial stage of seed germination. Transplant into a pot when the seedlings are a month old.

Another simple method of propagation is by cuttings. They can be dug up and transplanted in the root zone. This way, propagation will be simple, and the plant will not grow in crowded conditions. After moving the seedling to another pot, water it once every three days. Keep watering until it is fully rooted.

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