First time trimming Aloe arborescens plant

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Awesome video Stefan! Your Aloe is looking good!

[@OddBonsai]

Thank you Nigel. Not much left out of the Aloe for now 😁

[@gillesetmariepaulefredaigu3319]

Francais s v p

[@TheBonsaiZone]

You can set the auto-translate to French! @@gillesetmariepaulefredaigu3319

[@kosmoso7725]

Thank you! such a good learning video on aloe

[@OddBonsai]

I am happy to hear it was useful for you! I hope I will be able to put out a new update video on my small Aloe arborescens soon.

[@PSPMHaestros]

Nice video, I was about to do the same to my aloe but there are hardly any videos on trunk chopping aloes. I was going to cut it below the leaves, now I know not to do that hahahaha

[@OddBonsai]

Thanks! It's comments like yours that make it worthwhile to produce these videos. Glad you found the info before making the cut, I killed several specimens while learning its growing habits.

[@VinciecBonsaiJourney]

Grat video Stefan! I needed this tutorial for my own Aloe. I found that some aloes really dont like a lot of direct sunlight

[@OddBonsai]

Thank you Vincent! Yes, not all aloe species take full sun. In my case I think the problem was a combination of full sun and too little water. All articles I read about Aloe arborescens said that it should take full sun.

[@eppmovie]

In what kind of weather are you? I think they don't grow in specific climate conditions. I am wondering if they would grow up in the south (zone 8) in the USA? Any ideas?

[@OddBonsai]

I am in zone 6 but I cannot grow Aloe outdoors all year round. Even if you're in a zone 8 with very mild winters it will be risky. As far as I know Aloe arborescens could take temperatures as low as -1 C (30 F). Some kind of protection like a cold frame might help but I didn't try it.

[@dwnthk]

Thx you. I like your scissor. Where did you buy it?

[@OddBonsai]

Thank you! The scissors came with one of those cheap standard bonsai tool kits that you can find in many online bonsai tool shops. It's not something special.

[@vishallagoo]

Do they grow from cuttings? I guess no.. whats your experience? If yes, please tell us a method to grow from cutting.

[@OddBonsai]

Actually aloe grows very easy from pups and cuttings. I put the part that I cut in some soil and it rooted very fast. Just let the cut point dry out for a few days and then put the cutting in some well draining soil. Don't water too much for the first few weeks until it grows roots.

[@vishallagoo]

@@OddBonsai thanks man...

[@jamesmichael8549]

Is aloe aborescens and Aloe vera the same or are they different plant ?

[@loveU-jg9pd]

Is it good for skin and hair??

[@OddBonsai]

Aloe arborescens is one of the main species of Aloe used for medicinal purposes. I don't know about hair but it can surely be used for skin care products. However, you should take care when preparing and consuming home-made remedies from Aloe arborescens since it contains anthraquinones which are beneficial in small doses and short periods of time but can have ill effects when used in excess. Take care!

[@sutatama2282]

Nice ..new friend

[@OddBonsai]

Thank you my friend.🙏

[@elmergonzalez7098]

Candy corn aloe

[@OddBonsai]

I didn't know it was called that. What is the reason behind this name?

[@jarheadbonsai]

Where are you from Stefan?

[@OddBonsai]

I'm just an ocean + almost a continent away from you :). I live in Romania.