Aloe vera is very popular and easy to grow. But you have to know that it is suitable for hotter climates, so you need to control the appropriate amount of watering and lighting. Unlike other succulent plants, aloe vera cannot be transplanted with leaves, but only with young plants that grow from the roots of the mother plant. Young plants require careful care, as detailed in the "Propagation" section below.
How to propagate new aloe vera is part of a series of tutorials on growing aloe vera. The tutorial also includes planting or transplanting aloe vera, daily care, eliminating hidden dangers, and propagating new aloe vera. Want to know how to propagate new aloe vera? , follow this illustrated tutorial on growing aloe vera from the Production Department.
How to propagate new aloe vera
1Wait until the roots of the mother plant cover the flower pot. Healthy aloe vera plants are likely to produce young plants, but this is more likely when the roots have grown to fill the pot.
2Wait for young plants to appear. After the roots fill the pot, a young plant will appear and it will be connected to the roots of the mother plant. Sometimes young plants will grow beyond the drainage hole or even into an adjacent pot. - The leaves of young plants are lighter in color than those of the parent plant and have no thorns when they first appear.
3Let the young plants grow large enough. It is best to transplant them when they grow older and have some independent roots. Different varieties of aloe vera young plants have different sizes. The transplanting principle is: the young plants are at least 7.5 cm high, and preferably 12.5 cm high. If there is enough space in the pot, wait until the young plant grows to 1/5 of the size of the mother plant and grows some of the same size as the mother plant.Similar true leaves. 
4Remove young plants with a sharp, clean knife. Disinfect the knife to reduce the infection rate. Remove the soil from the base of the young plant to see if it is connected to the mother plant. If connected, cut off the young plant along with its roots (if there are any). Having its own roots can increase the survival rate, but is generally difficult to find. 
5Put the cut young plants in the air for a few days. Don't transplant immediately to allow it to scar. Moving directly into soil may cause infection. 
6Move into a separate pot and provide support. Place young plants in well-drained soil without covering the leaves. Since young plants have little (or no) root system, they need to be supported by pebbles or placed against small sticks. After a few weeks, the young plant can develop a root system strong enough to support itself. - The "Transplanting" section goes into more detail and applies to both mother and young plants.
7Water less initially. Aloe vera is drought tolerant and may rot if watered when the root system is not fully grown. Wait a few weeks for the young plants to develop their own root system before watering again. If the young plant already has roots, you can water it once and then put it in a shaded place for 2-3 weeks to help it stabilize its roots. - 8Care like the mother plant. When the young plants in independent flower pots grow their own root systems, they can be maintained like the mother plants. See the "Daily Maintenance" section.
Materials that may be used
- Aloe vera seeds, young plants or adult plants
- Flower pots
- Water
- Cactus potting soil or homemade soil, sand or gravel
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DIY Tips
- If you are lucky enough to see aloe vera blooming and bearing fruit, you can collect its seeds and sow them. Pollinated by birds and insects, aloe seeds may produce different species of aloe. This practice is uncommon due to low seed survival rates. If you really want to sow seeds, choose black seeds and sprinkle them on the soil, often with water and sand, until the seeds germinate. Move to a large flower pot 3-6 months after germination and provide direct light.
- Plants that have been left in the shade for a long time must gradually adapt to the sun. Leave in partial shade for a few weeks before placing in the sun.
Notes
- Unlike other succulents, aloe vera cannot be transplanted with leaves. You can only transplant a young plant that is connected to the mother plant, preferably with its own root system.
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