How to Grow Aloe from stem Cuttings

[@jenniferpeavey3138]

Don't you love free plants? It's always so gratifying when they reward you for all of the love & care you give them! 💚

[@PlantzNThings]

Yes, For Sure :)

[@itstheunknown2462]

@@PlantzNThings 3 weeks?!? I thought it was 1 week now ive already plant my baby aloe is it gonna die

[@itstheunknown2462]

@@PlantzNThings a little story my neigbor has alot of baby aloe vera that are just staying there with the mother plant and i pluck 1 baby aloe and let it form a callus for 5 days cuz im scared it will die before i even plant it so technically its not 1 week and when u say to dry for 3 weeks or couple of weeks i got scared will my baby aloe will die its so small and cute i dont want it to die im sorry this is long im just concern pls reply back Edit:should i water it or not cuz i did water it

[@chrisclyde4490]

Yes sir!! I love it! My wife thinks I'm a weirdo because anytime I clone something and get roots I get so excited haha. Sometimes I say those roots look sexy and I think my wife gets jealous because she looks at me like a weirdo 😂🤣

[@soulabaxter396]

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[@FreeToLove999]

THANK YOU!!! I have been searching for two years on how to save my gigantic aloe vera plants. I did not know that I could cut the stems, and roots would still grow. I thought the plants had to remain attached to the original roots. I have bought taller and taller pots trying to accommodate the long stems. This is Memorial Day 2020 weekend and I also have a few extra days off. I am going to tackle this project! You have no idea how much joy you have brought me in sharing this video. Many thanks and keep being safe during this COVID-19 pandemic.

[@PlantzNThings]

I'm so happy you found this helpful :) good luck on your mission :)

[@FreeToLove999]

@@PlantzNThings Thank you. I just watched your updated video. Nice roots!

[@itstheunknown2462]

Aloe vera is a type of succulents and it can grow root after u behead them if u take good care of it

[@JnTmarie]

Arnita Welch just like you I found this video to finally tackle my aloe. I did it! Happy holiday to you! Stay safe and healthy. Nice to know we have aloe available!

[@sapphirejones7302]

I know it's 3yrs late, but did you do it? Was it successful??? I would love to hear an update if you can spare time!🎉

[@leohurtt4534]

For those who don't know, when you harvest the gel, it can be dehydrated and turned into a powder. Powdered aloe gel is quite a bit more concentrated than the raw gel because you remove the water. This powder can be mixed with any hair care products or skin lotion. Also the powder can be added to smoothies to help with detoxing your body.

[@badrireza2125]

Thanks

[@mabelann]

You can also freeze it. I take a leaf, wash, trim the pointy edges, cut in about 1-2” lengths. Put in freezer bag and freeze. When you have a burn you can take one out, trim off the flat side skin, place on burn and bandage. The cold is also soothing.

[@user-gp4qf9jt7r]

You damn liar

[@hudasalih6987]

How can it be turned into a powder ? What is the method please

[@CurlyCrowie]

​​@@hudasalih6987drain the latex first. Stand it upright in a container with water I do it for at least a few hours. Trim off the spikes on either side Slice thinly, very thinly. Spread on a tray. I usually spray hairspray on it,but its not required. I use my aloe for cosmetic use only. I find the alcohol helps with the drying process. Place in the sun and dry out for several days. I am in Africa so this time of year it dries out in about 4 days. You can also dry it in an oven or dehydrator. When totally dry, just put it in a blender to male the powder. I doyn have a blender so I used an onion chopper or pestle & mortar but your powder won't be as fine. Then you can sift to get the bigger pieces pieces out . I dont particularly care about that. I use the bigger bits in hot water and let it steep for about half hour, strain and then use the water for my hair.

[@LORGSW6]

First 30 second, your laughter is just so uplifting and contagious! 😄

[@PlantzNThings]

:)

[@shelbyrussell1552]

Yassss

[@cindiwade-mitchell7927]

“Stop doing it Bill” made my day bc now I know I’m not alone in my quirky ways or fussing at myself , especially when shiny things distract me!🥰🤣😊

[@kevinpavitt4288]

Great video! Your 4 week wait is a wonderful gift to me as a procrastinator. My wife bought home these aloe cuttings and I already have piles of stuff waiting to be planted. I have grown them from pups but never done cuttings. Thanks.

[@barracuda4987]

I. LOVE how you said something shiny happened! That was funny What a huge plant Looks better!

[@canadianhaven]

Bill, I must say that you made my day! Your humour and laughter brighten up the rainiest of days. I always look forward to your videos and refer to past vids for reference. Thank you for sharing! All the best to you & yours, Ruth

[@kathygilbreath6073]

That aloe plant has grown soo big and beautiful. Happy to see you making more frequent videos. Thanks for sharing

[@aidina5280]

Finally! I have been looking everywhere for a video like this. Thank you. 🙏🏻😍

[@lizmcnulty3514]

You can find the velcro tape in the sewing section or in electrical in the same area as cable ties. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@PlantzNThings]

Oh thank you :)

[@peggydubose6551]

Yes I love free plants I love to watch them grow you make me feel like I've done something😄😄

[@una8567]

I am watching this video for the third and def not the last time, since I am trying to save my friend's very sad, yellow, floppy leaf, overgrown aloe. You are so honest and natural. Thank you for all your videos which seem to be straight from your heart.

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you very much :) I'm so happy you are finding this helpful... Good luck with the yellow., floppy overgrown aloe :) it will be rewarding when you make it pretty and strong again :)

[@una8567]

@@PlantzNThings I placed the plant in a location with lots of light and it began to get turgid, firm, and a lovely bright green. Then I managed to get all of the plants out of the pot, and separated them with some roots attached. I was so encouraged. I got some good cactus potting mix, sand and perlite. Now, I just have to make sure I don't over water it. I have about 10 new plants. 6 are already spoken for by my neighbors. Thank you so much, God bless you!

[@lesandreholiday]

Thank you! And great SEO on this video. You came up first for exactly my query. Saving my gorgeous Vera!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Such a FANTASTIC video on taking stem cuttings of Aloe :-D thanks so much for sharing Bill and sending you an abundance of love and happiness and PLANT POWER XXXXX

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you :)

[@deeinsearchof4278]

Thanks for the video. I'm sorry to say that my MONSTER aloe plant recently started protesting my neglect and tipped over then rolled over to my neighbor yard in a desperate attempt for help. Through your video I realized that my pot is too tall.... my pot is as wide as your pot but much taller ..... which is why my plant (which is 3 times denser and too heavy to lift) has been so prolific. I now have a mission to to avoid the plant police and the Plant Protective Services by appropriately propagating. Thanks for giving me the tools and the strategy to get the job done. Now I have to find folks to give the plants to, since I already shared with everyone I know. One thing..... Why do you set them out for weeks in the bowl without water? Won't they dry out? I was going to use a root starter and put them in water until I see strong root development but just putting them in a bowl is easier. Thanks for the support!

[@PlantzNThings]

Your message painted a hilarious picture in my head...lol thank you for that.... its not necessary to leave the cuttings in a bowl or laying out for weeks... a couple of days should do the trick... after they calus you can try rooting them in water... but i recommend straight into soil...

[@deeinsearchof4278]

@@PlantzNThings Thanks for the quick response. I dug into the issue and ended up with over a dozen fully grown plants that are over a foot tall. Happy to say that they are resting in their respective pots and look relieved to be released. The main plant now has a long thick stalk and looks like a tree. I feel proud and embarrassed at the same time. I will be more diligent going forward. Thanks again!!

[@prettyt375]

Bill your funny😂 I love this video. Smoothing shinny came up... 😂Stop doing it bill....🤣

[@PlantzNThings]

lol... i get distracted by shiny things too often... lol

[@Billythachikk]

Thank you for this! My main aloe has grown tall and lost its leaves at the bottom and is falling over, so I'll just cut it off and plant it again!

[@maravedisolorio5905]

Thank you!!! Now I know I am confident on how to plant the aloe Veras my aunt gave me 😄 Loved the video; it is very informative. I am also glad to find through your video that my aloe veras are doing well after a week from being cut off. And you gave a few other great tips as well. I greatly appreciate it! 😆

[@PlantzNThings]

I'm so happy its working well for you :)

[@toniomalley5661]

Thank you that’s very helpful and I don’t feel so guilty about treating mine badly stay safe regards from lreland

[@BenjiNights]

This video gave me hope to cut mine back 😀 I absolutely love my aloe but it’s gotten very tall and spindly

[@gilliangraham3538]

Just discovered you Bill. Glad i did, you're funny and explain the whys and wherefores. I've got a dying AV plant and this vid will help to save some of it i think. i'll tune in again. thanks alot. :)

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you :)

[@Arlenesherman0912]

Happy September 2020, My first plant, did not survive! In early spring, I put outside and rain every other day?? Rain kept the soil to wet, & to much Sun 😢 to much direct sun turned leaves brown! This info help me🎉 Now I have 3 😃 Aloe, 8-12inches long in just two months

[@hoalle]

Thank you for the video! I take great advantage, I searched for a long time for the answer, what to do with the long stem of AloeVera, I found it here!

[@PlantzNThings]

I'm happy you found this helpful

[@antoinettecalabretta6299]

Thank you. I learned a lot from this video on Aloe Vera.

[@noraflores9777]

Enjoyed seeing your aloes but those with curves will straighten themselves somewhat when outside. They look great. 😊

[@B.Mega.D]

Hello,thanks for the video. I'm just starting down the aloe path...I've got 4 varieties. Anyway, you can find this cool tape -- in green -- at Dollar Tree, minus the handy-dandy cutting part.

[@debbiewright9681]

Great video. Very helpful! And I love your personality!!

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you

[@rh5971]

Someone count how many times he says, “uh” in this video! Great video!

[@jeananne2289]

Thanks for the video Love the aloes !

[@shelliebrock6311]

Love your work, so helpful 😊

[@heatherhui938]

Hi Bill - If you run out, Canadian Tire also sells Velcro plant ties, not on a dispenser though.

[@mirandalevines232]

Hey Bill, loved your video. Oh my goodness . "Something shiny happened" I recognized the costco pie plate, what a laugh! Glad I'm not the only one! RRR reduce reuse recycle. Much love from canada!

[@amyrullo4588]

Loved this video. I dropped my giant aloe today, broke leaves, very sad. I hope you have a video showing me to reroute my snapped leaves.

[@gardenofjoy9581]

thanks for your video very informative. greetings from the Philippines. from your new subscriber here .

[@ThatsVeee]

“Something shiny happened” 😩😭😭 I had no idea how common that was 😅

[@PlantzNThings]

Happens way too often with me...lol... Glad i'm not alone :)

[@tequeena]

I've found my people 🤣💗

[@ThatsVeee]

tequeena 😂😂 welcome!!! grab a brochure as you come in. Refreshments will be served shortly!

[@tequeena]

Haha sounds great, thanks. As long as nothing shiny happens? 🤣

[@wonderfulmimi28]

you can do a lot of things with that cuttings from your aloe like put them in water and drink it (if it is medicinal aloe) heal you wound naturally instead of medicine and chemical and so much guys

[@mokhan4748]

Thank you for a great video.

[@nicholemoody6166]

So glad I found this video! I learned so much! Thank you!

[@PlantzNThings]

You are so welcome! Glad it was Helpful :)

[@Hazybabe24]

Something shiny happened 😂 story of my life!

[@thuriaramadan7336]

A beautiful Aloe

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gildafontoura1340]

Thank you.

[@soniahaydee868]

This video s really what I was looking for.👍😊

[@PlantzNThings]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

The eternal Aloe.

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

Wow that bad boy is huge 😊

[@PlantzNThings]

So Much bigger than i thought...lol

[@rain3743]

I make a slush so freeze. I scrape the gel out, and add a little vodka, so it never gets more frozen than s "slush." I blend the slush in orange juice. You don't need but a little vodka. Anyway, That's how I take it in orange juice for inflammation. If you can stand the bitterness, you can juyst eat it. The gel is for relieving hemorrhoids., FYI.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

I am growing aloe love this.

[@patriciadavis7444]

THANKS MY DEAR GOOD INFORMATION... MANY BLESSINGS

[@rameezahmad2971]

HELP ME PLEASE ASAP!!! I removed those pups from the mother plant 4 days ago or maybe 5 some of them didn't had any roots I potted all of them as usuall I waited 2 Days and I watered them and today I checked them they were a little brownisch and soft and they were kinda like "broken" the leaves were folded down if it makes sense. Please tell me what I've done wrong please😭😭😭😭

[@hannahhh6898]

Sometimes it doesnt work, in a diff video it tood me that the chances of it growing roots are slim

[@danielnunnallyjr.8513]

This was Awesome. About to attack this monstrosity. Couldn't attach pics. Thanks

[@mimilim5753]

Thank you for this video. I am gonna do exactly this to grow some cuttings I got from a 30 year old aloe plant. The name of this specific aloe is aloe vera?

[@thelmahall2593]

Yum for sharing lots of great info

[@socalgal714]

While the cuttings were on the table, did you mist or water them somehow?

[@claudiamaurer5242]

How long does it take for an aloe Vera plant to grow larger … by larger let’s say twice its current size? Assuming it’s also given the right kind of care , soil and pot size.

[@selinamohapatra8599]

Amazed

[@roycehanson1573]

very helpful video and your so nice to look at EYE CANDY

[@BenjiNights]

Wow it’s a monster mines getting huge

[@sanandresr1]

When should I water it again, and Should it Also run out? . Finally how often should the Aloe be watered. Thanks

[@MieshaMarie]

Thank you. I’ve been waiting for this lol

[@vickiebowman1885]

Wow 🤩

[@jaebeablessings1005]

Thanks for sharing!

[@christinagrylls8362]

Do you let the plants sit in water until you get ready to plant it? Thanks so very much for sharing Amen God bless ya

[@PlantzNThings]

No, while they are callusing they are sitting dry.

[@goodhabit2245]

Hi! Love the video. What I love slightly more is the handy Velcro plant adjuster. What is it actually called and can I get it on Amazon? UK Viewer

[@PlantzNThings]

it is available on Amazon... maybe search velcro plant ties

[@lamiahafidi5416]

Love this video thank you soooo much, please how long it takes to produce new pups?

[@PlantzNThings]

Every plant is different... it can take as little as a few months... but could take a year.. all depends on their conditions

[@JnTmarie]

Thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and I learned a lot. The bottom can be turned up and planted. He is 20 years old ( from my son’s pre school plant sale ) I have gotten 23 pups over the years ( not all so puppy size) from this gigantic aloe. Now I wish I didn’t cut him off along the trunk but he was so big he couldn’t stand up even if I did what you did. he was flowing over the side of his big container and slinking along the floor by 2-3feet. I needed help lifting him up and getting him to where I could work on him. I cut the trunk while it was in the container 3 “ from the bottom had to cut off all of his huge leaves they were not as plump and now I have a much smaller plant but still big. My question is. The less plump leaves I cut off are green aloe inside but some are oozing red brown liquid!!! Does that drain off and I can still use the aloe? It’s pretty creepy. I see the green there too. Some have more brown flesh. I’m letting the plant hang for a while like you suggested. Not sure if you said 1 or 4 weeks but I ll wait til the trunk looks calloused There were pups in the bottom also and interestingly I guess because it was low in the planter, mushrooms grew. Too moist I would guess. I had moved it away from the window by a foot a while ago. Happy gardening. Anyone know about bloody leaves I’d appreciate the feedback.

[@heavensplayer]

This guy seems nice

[@PlantzNThings]

😊 Thanks

[@dougyanez1710]

"And now I will use a banana as the root system for my aloe." xD

[@damarisrodriguez4244]

Hello 👋🏿 I am new subscriber, I truly love your video. I have at Aloe plant is looking good and can't wait to cut and make some more. Question ❓ I often do you water a Aloe plant,? Just want to be sure. Thank you God bless and stay safe 🙏🏽🤗

[@PlantzNThings]

I water it when it's totally dry... every couple of weeks in the summer... and when i remember to bring the watering can around in the winter... Hope you have good success with your propagation project :)

[@damarisrodriguez4244]

@@PlantzNThings Thank you 🙏🏽

[@BBQNBLUES]

I assume you know Pure Aloe Vera Gel harvested from your own plants... can be used as a healing lube too.

[@shelbyrussell1552]

Ty for the video.. How do you get urs too grow more.???

[@PlantzNThings]

It's just time. My plant is 12 or 13 years old

[@shelbyrussell1552]

@@PlantzNThings ohh ok ty i thought i was doing something wrong!!❤

[@greenzspicegirl6255]

Yuh can take the bottom leaves yuh removed dry them then grind and make Alove vera powder.

[@soniahaydee868]

Wow ❗️😊👍

[@mariafitts]

What if the cuttings have been laying around for 3 weeks, they look good but do I have to cut a little bit of the bottoms cause it looks really really brown and dried

[@naturelover6111]

Hi Bill, I really _really_ want to be good with aloes, but I have a history of watering them to death. I have the idea that I should only give my "big" aloe (it is about 30cm/12" tall) 1 TBSP or 1/4 cup once or twice a month. It seems to be okay so far with that, but how much water should I give my little pups? (They developed under someone else's care outside [in Toronto] last summer while I was away.) The pups are about 1cm, 2cm, 3.5cm, 5cm, and 10cm tall respectively (with leaves that are skinny, flat and dark green) (as well as two that are 6cm and 7cm tall and plump and bright green) all have 2 to 5 leaves and as of March 2nd most are no longer attached to a bigger plant (only the 3.5 and the 5cm ones are connected together). Also, what size of pots should I have them in? I am hoping they will thrive. I want to keep these ones in particular for sentimental reasons. Thank you very much for your time, and for your videos. Yours are the best aloe videos I've ever found in all my searching. Happy planting and growing season! :) ~Karen :)

[@Trenee281]

WOW!! Could you cut the stems to make them less wonky??

[@PlantzNThings]

sure you can... I just wanted to keep as much a possible for future root development

[@Trenee281]

PlantzNThings OH!! Ok

[@burnzz100]

Thankyou!

[@jamiehewlett4130]

Can you re pot the same day into dry soil. I just did this and now found video two days later 😋

[@PlantzNThings]

You should be fine... just let the soil stay dry for a week or 2

[@patriciasheppard3688md]

Can it grow in water than put into potting soil please let me know thank you

[@alejandrotoledo9975]

No

[@shaynaarnott2721]

Do you have to leave it out for a week or more? Or can you put it back in soil right away?

[@galactic_geckos3263]

Hi!💜 I have a question about one of my aloes, if you don’t mind:) So about a week ago, one of my aloes’ leaves fell off, and I didn’t notice until two days ago. At first I was going to set it aside when I saw something near the end where it’s dried up, and it looks like a seed in it. Is this possible? I shallowly planted it to try it out, but I wasn’t sure if it could be a seed inside or if it’s just a place where it has calloused over in a strange way. Thanks!

[@PlantzNThings]

Interesting... I wouldn't be a seed as they are not produce in or on the leaves.. it might be a calloused bit or something foreign that got in there some how.

[@galactic_geckos3263]

@@PlantzNThings awesome, thanks! I really didn’t think it was possible, but I’ll keep it planted, because who knows what could possibly come out of it😅😂

[@user-qj6pl9nm8p]

So leaves that fall off without a stem are basically file 13?😢

[@dls8486]

Can I grow an aloe plant from a leaf cutting?

[@stephanietippy5094]

Hi Bill I love your video can you tell me what kind of soil you use for the aloe I heard kind of sort of but didn’t and please post an image that I may know what to look for at my local Lowe’s Store Thank you so very much in advance 🥰💕🥰🌱🪴#APlantLoverAlso

[@toniomalley5661]

What feed do you use or have I missed it stay safe regards from lreland

[@PlantzNThings]

I usually use a balanced fertilizer when I remember. Usually at 1/2 strength... the brand I'm using right now is Miracle grow

[@tracylf5409]

G'day from Western AU! How many is, "a few days"? And while you were letting them dry, what were the temperature conditions? How long can I wait between the cutting and the planting? I have two, huge sets of Aloe Arborescens, which are over 6 US ft high x wide. I need to cut it back quite a lot in order to allow workers in to repoint the roof/replace gutters. Help!

[@PlantzNThings]

I let mine dry for 3 weeks.... it was between 18-25C I would wait at least 2 days after cutting the trunk before replanting.

[@6155ish]

Is there a way to keep them from growing in all different directions; I have an exact aloe but a lot smaller? Also, can I use rooting compound after letting them callus over?

[@heavensplayer]

Wooden sticks / any support to prop the leaves upwards

[@loganathanvb6834]

This guy looks like new Zealand cricket capitan Daniel vettori with the spex

[@PlantzNThings]

Thanks :) lol

[@Maggs-2248]

Look up eating the jell!

[@ssrianprincess4597]

Hi, how long till it 1. Grew that big 2. Produced babies

[@PlantzNThings]

I have had this plant for 11 or 12 years and it wasn't very big... a coworker gave me some offsets wrapped in paper towel. And the babies started a few years in... took a while

[@Gogogidget]

❤❤❤

[@taramahoney19]

Does anyone else hate the smell of aloe gel? I cut a few leaves from mine and almost gagged at the smell... it smelled like onions/rotten potatoes. I always thought aloe gel was colorless and odorless?

[@milenawick5594]

I'm new to Aloe plants. If I cut plants stem in half to replant it's outgrown twisty top, will the empty, but rooted trunk stump continue to grow a new plant?

[@PlantzNThings]

many times they will... but sometimes they don't … its a roll of the dice… but worth it... it can take a while... mine just recently started pushing out some new growth.

[@nathaliep5701]

OMG how old is that big plant?! WOW

[@PlantzNThings]

Not sure.. I think 8 or 10 years...

[@samarmirza1235]

for how many days did you leave the cutting before planting?...any specific signs to look for before potting it?

[@PlantzNThings]

I left them out for about 3 weeks. But 3 or 4 days should be OK... you just want to make sure the cut end is very dry and sealed off.

[@patriciasheppard3688md]

Can you grow aloe vera plant that you buy from the store can you grow that no root just a long stem please reply back thank you

[@PlantzNThings]

I'm not sure if you can grow them from just a leaf sold in the grocery store.. it would likely depend on if there was a small piece of stem still attached

[@patriciasheppard3688md]

No do not have a stem

[@Floie.FormerlyLeungbabe_Oscar]

Can I grow another plant from a single leaf cutting??

[@PlantzNThings]

Personally I have not had success growing them from a single leaf.... but it might be possibility

[@Floie.FormerlyLeungbabe_Oscar]

@@PlantzNThings oh shoot. It seems everyone has said that. 😞 thanks for the response

[@Nozrhul]

What did you do with the aloe vera leaves cutting? I heard you can't actually grow a new aloe vera from planting the leaves, even though there are videos claiming you can

[@PlantzNThings]

I tossed mine in the compost... but you could harvest the gel if you want to utilize it. There are plenty of videos out there about that. I personally have not had any success with growing an aloe Vera from a leaf cutting... but I'm sure that have been a few success stories.

[@Nozrhul]

@@PlantzNThings oh, tossed it into the compost, suppose it would help, yes I will use the gel for my skin

[@saffron9887]

What kind of soil did you use? I heard your say it, but couldn't understand.

[@heavensplayer]

He answered it in another question; a bit after you posted this fyi

[@asfaqajju9411]

What is the potting mixture

[@viethoang-lc3to]

update lithops seeding pls :)

[@PlantzNThings]

sure :) soon :)

[@moonlightfanta8598]

The top of my aloe leaf has snapped, should I cut it off or leave it? I'm new to the aloe plant so I'm really not sure lol

[@lilewaffle8766]

If the leaf starts to wither off and die you should cut it if it starts to callus over then you should keep it

[@moonlightfanta8598]

@@lilewaffle8766 Thank you :)