06.10.2024
How to Plant Aloe Vera from Leaf Cuttings – Works like a charm…every time. In 2 easy steps!
- Materials needed:
- Healthy Aloe Vera plant.
- Clean, sharp knife or scissors.
- Pot or container with drainage holes.
- Well-draining soil mix (cactus or succulent mix).
- Optional: Rooting hormone (not always necessary for Aloe Vera).
- Watering can or spray bottle.
- Steps:
- Select a healthy leaf: Choose a mature, healthy Aloe Vera leaf, making sure it has no signs of disease or damage.
- Prepare the leaf cutting: Using a clean knife or scissors, cut the leaf close to the base of the plant without damaging the main stem.
- Let the cutting dry (optional): Allow the cut end of the leaf to dry and heal for a day or two to prevent rot when planting.
- Prepare the pot: Fill a pot with well-draining soil mix, ideally a cactus or succulent mix.
- Plant the Aloe vera cutting: Insert the cut end of the leaf 1-2 cm into the soil, making sure it is vertical, with the cut side down. You can plant multiple leaves in the same pot, leaving space between them.
- Water lightly: Lightly water the soil after planting to settle it around the cutting. Avoid overwatering.
- Place in indirect light: Place the pot in a location with bright, but indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight so as not to burn the cutting.
- Wait for root development: Over time, the leaf will begin to develop roots, which can take a few weeks or months.
- Water moderately: Once the cutting has roots and begins to grow, water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Repot if needed: When the plant outgrows the pot, transplant it to a larger container or into the garden, if the climate permits.
- Regular care: Provide bright, indirect light, adequate watering, and fertilize occasionally during the growing season with a balanced, diluted fertilizer.