How to propagate aloe at home - a description of the ways

Aloe is a wonderful medicinal plant known to many people, so it can be found quite often in houses and apartments. But how to propagate aloe if the flower has already grown a lot or has begun to age? There are several techniques that allow you to breed this culture. Subject to all the rules, it is possible to get new young and strong flowers.

How to propagate aloe at home is the best time to do it

Each plant is characterized by the presence of periods of activity and rest. Aloe can be transplanted at any time of the year, but spring and June are considered the best times. During such a period, the transplanted flower will quickly get used to the new soil and new conditions and will grow.

In warm weather, it is convenient to maintain the required temperature for a young flower.

Reproduction of aloe is a simple process

Breeding features depending on the type of aloe

Many species of aloe have been bred, there are no specific features in their reproduction. However, some recommendations are distinguished depending on the variety and how the aloe reproduces:

• Aloe vera. It is the most popular plant. It has a short stem and long leaves. The flower practically does not bloom, so seed reproduction is impossible. For breeding, use the apical method or shoots.
• Aloe is tree-like. Differs in the presence of long and narrow leaves, which are chosen for reproduction.
• Aloe is variegated. The leaves are brindle in color, reaching a length of 30 cm. It is better to breed such a plant with tops or children.

It is recommended to choose the most convenient and plant-friendly breeding method.

Container with flowers for transplanting

Preparing for plant propagation

Before planting aloe at home, it is necessary to prepare the soil and materials so that the process does not drag on for a long period.

Materials and tools

For planting young bushes, it is recommended to prepare the following:

• New capacity. You do not need to take a large pot right away, a medium-sized container will be enough for a small sprout.
• A jar of water for temporary storage of babies and appendages.
• Priming. It is better to give preference to ready-made and buy it in a specialized store. As a last resort, it is permissible to make a suitable land on your own.
• A small spatula with which young sprouts are dug up and with which they can then be planted.
• Stationery knife - it is quite acceptable to take a regular one, but very sharp. It will be needed to cut off leaves and shoots.
• Preparations for stimulating growth and root formation.

Correctly and on time prepared tools will allow the planting process to be carried out faster and better.

Soil preparation and containers

For planting, it is better to choose a container made of plastic. This material does not allow moisture to pass through well, the aloe root system will like it. The size of the container should correspond to the rhizome, it should be free and there should be little space.However, it is not recommended to choose a deep container, a medium size is better.

Before rooting aloe at home, prepare the soil. If it is not possible to buy a ready-made one, then it is permissible to make a suitable soil on your own. To do this, clay and turf are combined in equal amounts, sand, humus and leafy earth are added. It is imperative to put a drainage layer at the bottom of the pot so that there is no constant stagnation of water.

The leaves are placed in a glass of water to get the roots.

Home breeding methods for aloe

There are several different methods for propagating aloe. Each of them has some peculiarities that should be taken into account.

Leaflet

Aloe leaf propagation is often used to rejuvenate an old plant. The procedure is performed in a specific sequence:

1. Choose a high-quality leaf about 8 cm in size.
2. Cut it off with a clean knife or a blade near the base at an angle.
3. The leaves are left in a dry cloth for a couple of days in the dark, in order for the cut area to dry out.
4. The cut is sprinkled with activated carbon.
5. The selected soil is poured into a pot and spilled well.
6. The leaves are placed in a container, deepening them by 3 cm.
7. The pot is left in a warm and bright place.

Sometimes the leaves are not even buried, but simply left on the surface. The roots will go into the ground on their own. But in this case, you need to carefully monitor the humidity so that the leaves do not dry out.

The leaves are dried for a couple of days

By cuttings

Propagation of aloe vera by cuttings is a simple and therefore very popular method. If such a transplant is carried out in spring and summer, then in most cases it is possible to get young strong plants very quickly. High-quality lateral shoots from the main trunk are taken as cuttings.

The procedure is carried out step by step:

1. Choose suitable cuttings - preferably straight ones, about 10 cm in size, there should be more than 6 leaves on the shoot.
2. The knife is treated with a disinfectant solution, the shoot is carefully cut off at an angle, trying not to damage the leaves and other parts of the plant.
3. The shoot is left in a dry and dark place for about a week so that the cut dries up and becomes covered with a film. The humidity should be about 50%.
4. Before planting, prepare a planting mixture and a suitable container.
5. The pot is filled ¾ with soil. The cut on the handle is treated with activated carbon and placed in the prepared soil for a couple of centimeters, and the earth is carefully poured.
6. If necessary, pebbles can be poured on top so that the plant is tightly held in the pot.

The roots of the plant will appear after a couple of weeks. A transplant into another container can be carried out after new leaves begin to appear in the plant.

Reproduction by children

Breeding aloe with seeds

Seed propagation of aloe is infrequent. This plant rarely blooms, so getting planting material is not easy. In addition, a similar method, how to breed an aloe flower, takes quite a long time.

The best time to plant a plant is the end of February - early March.

Landing is carried out as follows:

1. Prepare a flat and wide container and fill it with suitable soil.
2. The earth is moistened, seeds are placed in it to a depth of about 3 cm, and sprinkled with soil.
3. Cover the container with glass or polyethylene, this will allow the seeds to germinate faster.
4. Until the first sprouts appear, maintain the required humidity and temperature in the pot.
5. After seed germination, the shelter is removed, irrigation is carried out as needed using a spray bottle.
6. When 4 leaves are formed, young flowers can be transplanted into more suitable pots.

Further care is carried out similarly to an adult plant. A year later, the aloe is transplanted into a new pot.

Rooting apex

If the plant is very old and looks unsightly, it can be rejuvenated by rooting the crown. This method is traumatic for the flower, therefore, it is used only when the lower leaves and shoots have already been cut. The method is simple and allows you to quickly get a new and strong plant.

The following actions are carried out:

1. The top is cut so that at least 7 leaves remain on it.
2. The cut off sprout is left in a solution of a root growth stimulator for half an hour.
3. After that, the top is placed in a glass of warm water.

After some time, roots will appear on the process. When they reach a size of about 6 cm, the flower can be planted in a container with prepared soil.

This breeding method is suitable even for novice growers, because it does not take much time and is quite simple to implement.

Growing roots

Children

This method is suitable only for those plants that have "babies". If there is a desire to propagate aloe by this method, then a tight pot is selected for the flower. This stimulates not growth, but the education of "children". As soon as they start to appear, they are removed by performing the following steps:

1. The entire adult flower is removed from the pot.
2. Formed "baby" is separated with a knife or blade, cutting obliquely. In this case, the roots should remain on the "baby". Prepare the soil before planting the aloe flower.
3. Small flowers are transplanted into specially prepared containers with soil, lightly pressed down to fix the plant.
4. Adult aloe is returned back to the pot or transplanted into a new one.

Plants planted in this way grow and develop very quickly. The main thing is that roots are present on babies during transplantation.

Children in a pot with an adult plant

Broken plant parts

Unfortunately, there are often such cases when part of the aloe was accidentally broken. In such situations, one should not be upset, these pieces can also be planted.

Depending on how the plant was broken, there are several ways to restore it:

• In case of serious damage, the leaves are cut off and planted as described above.
• If the roots of aloe are preserved, then it can be propagated by leaves with roots. It is recommended to immediately plant them in pots with prepared soil.
• In the absence of roots, the flower is propagated by the tops.

Plant care during rooting

During rooting, it is required to provide the flower with the necessary care. This will allow the aloe to quickly adapt to new conditions and begin to develop.

It is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

• All small flowers are covered from direct sunlight, this will help avoid burns.
• In the warm season, the flower is taken out into the fresh air. At first for a short time, gradually accustoming him to new conditions. When planting in the summer, such actions are best performed after a year.
• When planting in winter and autumn, flowers are extended daylight hours with the help of lamps and lamps.
• Be sure to observe watering, do not allow the soil to dry out, monitor the condition of the plant. Excess moisture is also dangerous for the flower and can cause rotting of the root system.
• The room with the pots is often ventilated, but make sure that the incoming air is not too cold.
• The leaves are periodically wiped to remove dust and dirt.
• After several months, they begin to feed the plant with special fertilizers.

Compliance with such rules will allow the plant to quickly adapt and not die.

Sprouts with roots

Mistakes in the reproduction of aloe, why the plant may not take root

Often, beginner growers perform all the actions, but the flower does not grow, but dies. This can happen for several reasons.

For example, if the process was incorrectly selected or some parts of the plant were damaged during planting, the flower will not take root. In this case, it is better to just repeat the whole process over again.

Be sure to inspect the flower for pests and diseases. If there are any, then the plant is treated with special solutions. You can buy them in stores or use folk remedies.

Other reasons:

• Many problems arise as a result of excessive watering of the plant - it rots or is damaged by fungal diseases.
• Lack of light leads to the fact that the flower grows small, the leaves lose their color, become pale.
• Excess sun leads to burns, leaves wrinkle and dry out.
• You need to water the plant only with settled water. Chlorine in tap water has a negative effect on aloe.

Young plants

Propagating aloe is easy. It is important to choose how to propagate the aloe plant. If you follow all the rules and instructions, even a beginner can do this. Before the procedure, it is recommended to prepare all the necessary materials and tools.

After planting, the rules of care must be followed so that the plant takes root faster and begins to develop. If problems arise, it is recommended to carefully examine the culture, if necessary, repeat the transplant. If damaged by pests or diseases, they are treated with special means.