How to Propagate Aloe Vera

1. Seeding method

After aloe vera blooms, it will bear fruit through artificial pollination. The seeds can be prepared and cleaned before being sown. The soil for sowing can be made by mixing leaf mold, garden soil and sand in a ratio of 1:1:1, evenly permeating it with water, then spreading it and waiting for germination. Wait until it grows one or two true leaves, transplant it into the nutrient hole and cultivate it normally.

2. Division method

When repotting, cut the aloe vera that has grown into several plants at the roots and plant them in different pots to achieve the purpose of reproduction. When dividing the plant, be careful. When cutting its roots, it is best to cut from a relatively loose position rather than cutting an overly dense area, which will reduce the area of ​​the wound. Let it dry in the sun for two or three days, and then plant it after the wound has dried up. You can also apply charcoal powder or wood ash on the wound before planting. Put it in a cool place after planting, and water it after two or three days. After it resumes growth, gradually expose it to the light.

3. Cutting method

Cut off the stem of the aloe vera with two or three leaves. Be sure to use a sharp blade to cut it. The wound cannot be damaged and must be smooth. Place it in a dark place to dry for two or three days or apply some absorbent substances, such as wood ash or charcoal powder, and then bury it in plain sand.

If the leaves are relatively large, you can insert a bamboo stick or wooden stick into the sand and tie the aloe leaves to the stick to prevent them from falling over. Spray it with water and place it in a cool and ventilated place. When you see new buds sprouting, it proves that the cuttings have survived. You can then transplant it into a flowerpot.