What is a aloe vera pup?

Aloe plants produce offsets, also known as pups, as part of their growth cycle. Dividing aloe plants away from the parent produces a whole new aloe to enjoy.

Should you remove pups from aloe?

You can remove the pups at any time of year but spring and summer are best. Plants rest in the colder months. I like to wait until the Aloe vera pups are good-sized, at least 4-6″ tall. This is because the roots are much better formed and on their way.

How do you get an aloe puppy?

Like most succulents, aloe tends to produce more pups when the plant is slightly crowded in the pot. If you repot your aloe, make sure the new pot is only slightly larger. How old is your aloe plant? Sometimes an aloe won't produce pups because it isn't mature enough.

Where do aloe pups come from?

An attractive succulent that grows in a rosette pattern, aloe vera produces seeds like many other plants, but it also produces baby plants, or offsets. Sometimes called pups, these offsets grow at the base of the mother plant -- right out of the soil -- and can be easily removed and planted elsewhere.

What do you do with aloe pups?

Aloe Vera Propagation: How To Remove Pups (or Babies) From the Mother Plant / Joy Us Garden

How can you tell if a aloe plant is male or female?

After some quick research, I learned that Aloe have "male" and "female" plants, so to speak. The female acts like a mother plant and sprouts new babies on a pretty regular basis, and the leaves tend to be smaller and thinner; the male plants will grow larger, their leaves becoming longer and thicker.

When can you transplant aloe pups?

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Aloe pups growing at the base of the main plant. If you want you can pull them out of the soil when they are small and toss them in a smoothie. Or to get new aloe plants, wait until they are around 3-4” tall and then pull them and re-pot them.

Should I cut the brown tips off my aloe plant?

If the tips of your Aloe Vera plant are turning brown, you can cut them off without harming your plant. If dehydration is the cause, it'll do no harm to leave the brown tips on your plant. If a fungal infection is a problem, you should remove them.

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How fast do aloe pups grow?

Generally, Aloe Vera plant takes about 1 to 2 weeks for new leaves to grow. That means that you should see active growth in your Aloe Vera plant at least once every month. To grow from a pup to a mature, fully-grown adult plant (8-10 inch leaves) takes an average of 4 years.

Why is my aloe plant flowering?

Aloe plant blooms rise from an inflorescence which soars above the attractive rosettes. Only mature plants of at least four years of age will bloom, so if you see no flowers on aloe plants, it may simply be due to the plant's age.

Do aloe plants need direct sunlight?

It is critical that you place your aloe in a window where it will receive a minimum of six hours of sunlight per day. Without extended, direct light, your succulent will begin to stretch and lose its attractive, compact form. It may topple over as the stem grows weak.

How often should aloe plants be watered?

Water aloe vera plants deeply, but infrequently. To discourage rot, allow the soil to dry at least 1 to 2 inches deep between waterings. Don't let your plant sit in water. Water about every 3 weeks and even more sparingly during the winter.

Do you water aloe vera from top or bottom?

When you're watering an aloe vera plant, always water it from the bottom. Aloe vera plants do not need to be watered very often, but when it is time to water them, the job has to be done right. This means pouring the water in slowly until it starts to emerge from the drainage holes under the pot.

How often does aloe vera flower?

The aloe family (Aloe spp.) contains more than 400 species, the most well-known of which is aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis), noted for its ability to soothe dry or sunburned skin. Many aloes grow well in rock gardens or arid landscapes in warm climates, and most bloom at least once a year.

Which aloe vera is poisonous?

There are three poisonous Aloe species – Aloe ballyi, Aloe elata and Aloe ruspoliana. These species have leaf sap that gives off a strong ratty odour. Fortunately the first two species are relatively rare and not widespread but it is important to know your aloes before attempting to use them medicinally.

How do you make a female plant into a male?

Can you turn a male plant female? The sex of a plant is determined by its genetics before germination even begins. With the sex genetically encoded, there is no way to make a male plant female, or a female plant male.

Can you propagate aloe pups in water?

Propagating from pups is the easiest method and the one with the highest success rate. If you try to propagate aloe vera from a cutting placed in water, it will rot before it grows roots. The chances of the cutting rooting in potting soil are much better but require patience.

Can you save an aloe plant with no roots?

Of course, your aloe is beautiful and a décor piece. However, when you find no roots on the base of your aloe, you may feel that certain botanical doom has befallen your precious plant. Well, don't worry – you can regrow the roots and save your aloe.

Can you grow aloe vera from a cutting?

Aloe Vera leaves have a lot of moisture, and tend to rot before they can take root. Growing an Aloe Vera plant from an "offset" is more effective. Aloe can be grown from cuttings, but it needs to be a stem cutting, not a leaf cutting.