How do y’all get aloe babies to root? I’ve had mine in so...
How do y’all get aloe babies to root? I’ve had mine in soil for months and they still have grown any roots. #Help #HelpMe #AloeVera #Aloe roots">#roots #RootingIssues #NewGrowth
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I found this in a forum about aloe vera; Here's how to help an aloe vera pup root without existing roots:
1. Allow the pup to callus:
Place the pup on a small plate in a cool, dark place for 24-48 hours. This encourages the formation of a protective callus on the cut end, preventing rotting.
2. Prepare the planting medium:
Use a well-draining potting mix suitable for succulents.
3. Plant the pup:
Dip the callused stem end in rooting hormone (optional, but can aid in root growth) before planting.
4. Provide proper care:
Water sparingly until the pup is well-rooted, then water as you would a regular aloe vera plant. Ensure the pup receives ample sunlight.
1. Allow the pup to callus:
Place the pup on a small plate in a cool, dark place for 24-48 hours. This encourages the formation of a protective callus on the cut end, preventing rotting.
2. Prepare the planting medium:
Use a well-draining potting mix suitable for succulents.
3. Plant the pup:
Dip the callused stem end in rooting hormone (optional, but can aid in root growth) before planting.
4. Provide proper care:
Water sparingly until the pup is well-rooted, then water as you would a regular aloe vera plant. Ensure the pup receives ample sunlight.
Selection: Look for small, healthy plants (pups) growing around the base of the parent plant.
Removal: Carefully detach the pup from the mother plant, ensuring the pup's roots are intact.
Callousing: Allow the pup to dry for a few days, allowing the wound to callous.
Planting: Plant the pup in well-draining potting mix, ensuring the roots are covered.
Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
Light: Provide bright, indirect sunlight.
Patience: It may take several weeks for the pup to establish new roots and grow. Hope this helps.
Removal: Carefully detach the pup from the mother plant, ensuring the pup's roots are intact.
Callousing: Allow the pup to dry for a few days, allowing the wound to callous.
Planting: Plant the pup in well-draining potting mix, ensuring the roots are covered.
Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
Light: Provide bright, indirect sunlight.
Patience: It may take several weeks for the pup to establish new roots and grow. Hope this helps.
@SteamyPepper82 thank you! None of my pups had roots though. Is there any way to grow roots on them?
@BogBody, You're welcome. I'm going to continue to ask around and see what else I can gather to try to help you out. I'm surprised it's taking so long to grow the roots. I do know some take a little more time than others but those I've talked too so far haven't seen it take this long. There are exceptions, as I have learned while dealing with plants, they do what they want, do things at their own pace and that's okay because in the end the results are worth every minute.
@TheConservator this is a great idea! Thank you!
