How To Propagate Aloe Vera From Pups

A(caps)loe Vera is a popular houseplant with many medicinal properties. There are different ways to propagate Aloe Vera succulent. It can be from offshoots called “pups”, by germinating seeds, or from leaf cuttings. Propagating from pups is the easiest method and the one with the highest success rate. In this article i will guide you with some simple steps, how propagating Aloe Vera from the pups of a healthy mother plant, is relatively simple.

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What is Aloe Vera?

Aloe Vera is a succulent that can be grown indoors as a house plant, or in temperate zones as an outdoor perennial. The plant originates from the Arabian Peninsula, and has been used for centuries for its healing properties.

This succulent has thick, fleshy leaves that are filled with a gel-like substance. It's the gel of the plant that has so many health benefits with many uses, including being a natural treatment for burns and wounds, boosting the immune system, improve digestion, promoting healthy hair growth, and much more. That's why you should consider adding Aloe Vera to your succulent collection!

How To propagate Aloe Vera from pups

The easiest way to propagate Aloe vera is to remove baby aloe pups from a parent plant. These pups, also known as offsets or offshoots, grow out of the soil around the base of the plant.

To propage Aloe Vera from pups you will need!

• A healthy Aloe vera plant with pups.
• A hand garden shovel.
• Cactus potting mix or houseplant potting mix.
• The pups need new pots about four inches in diameter. Make sure the pots have drainage holes.
• Garden gloves If plant leaves have sharp spikes.

Removing ups or (new shouts) from the mother Aloe Vera plant

• Watch for pups around the mother plant. Aloe Vera pups are essentially baby plants that share part of the root system of the parent plant, so all you need to do to start an aloe plant from a pup is to wait until it is big enough to remove from the mother plant. 
• Examine the area and determine where would be the right place to cut to remove the aloe pups carefully.
• Keep in mind, the pups must be mature enough for rooting an aloe vera plant successfully. So you must wait until the pups have several sets of true leaves!
• With a hand shovel remove the pups. When the pup comes away from the mother aloe plant, it should have a complete root system attached.
• Once finished taking all the pups you mother aloe plant need deep watering to reduce stress. Remember Aloe vera prefers to be watered regularly, as long as the soil dries out completely in between waterings. A watering frequency of once every two to three weeks is enough for an aloe plant, as they retain a lot of moisture in their leaves.

Transplanting the pups

• Fill the pots loosely with succulent potting mix, or add perlite, sand, or rock grit to potting soil to improve drainage.
• Use your index finger or a small stick, and make a hole in the center of the soil large and deep enough to hold the pup with its roots.
• Place the pup inside the hole so the base of the plant is above the soil line.
• The pup must be planted at a depth where the roots will be buried but the lowest leaves sit just above soil level. If you bury the leaves, they rot!
• Add more potting soil to fill the pot, and gently press down on the soil to compact it. The soil should fill the container to about half an inch below the rim. This also ensures that the pup sits firmly in the soil when you water the plant.

Aloe Vera pups Care

• Water for the first few days, the new plants that started off with roots need deep watering, but only water again when the soil has fully dried out. Watering too much and too often will lead to root rot.
• Once you see new growth, which can take several weeks to a couple of months, you’ll know that your aloe vera propagation was successful.
• Keep the plants out of strong direct sunlight during that time.
• The pups will need time to establish after repotting.
• Once the plants are established, they need very little water and fertilizer.
• Don't worry if you see some wilting or flopping of leaves, that's normal and expected but they should perk up as the new plants recover!
• Depending on the growing conditions, it may take about 8 weeks for the roots to re-establish. You’ll know your new aleo vere plants are doing well when new leaf growth appears.
• As the plants strengthen, gradually transition to brighter light.

Not only is this succulent is easy to care for, but it can also provide you with many health benefits. If you are looking for a succulent that is both beautiful and beneficial, then Aloe Vera is a perfect choice.

Watch how to propagate Aloe Vera From pups video

I hope that these simple steps will encourage you to propagate your Aloe Vera. Propagating Aloe vera from pups is super easy. With a little bit of patience, you can quickly turn one plant into a huge collection to offer to your friends.

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