How Does Aloe Reproduce?

Aloe is a succulent with fleshy, light-green leaves that fan out from the base of the plant. In warm climates, aloe produces flower stalks. Aloe grows well in large pots, rock gardens and as an indoor plant.

Seeds

Aloe can reproduce through seeds. They are more successful when germinated under greenhouse conditions. Aloe plants go to seed only in warm climates.

Pups

Pups or offsets form around the mother plant. Cut away these pups with a sharp knife when they are a couple inches tall.

Potting

Let the pups dry for a couple of days to heal the division wounds. Plant the pups in small pots filled with a sandy soil mixture.

Soil

New aloe plants do well in a mixture of sand, perlite and peat moss. This mixture ensures that the soil drains well.

Warning

Light frosts can kill aloe. It does not do well in any temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Grow aloe in containers that you can bring inside during cool weather.

References

• The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs; Reader's Digest; 2009
• The Practical Gardener's Encyclopedia; Geoffrey Burnie; 2000
• Arizona Cooperative Extension: Growing Aloe Vera