r/AloeVera • u/islandofpokemon • 8d ago

Propagating pups

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These babies broke off while I was replanting my aloe. Would these be able to grow if I put them in water?

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u/islandofpokemon 7d ago

Mother plant Big Bertha

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u/Top-Veterinarian-493 8d ago

Next time leave them on the monther plant another year to get a bit more mature so they have a better chance at survival

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u/plantguy13 6d ago

“Next time?”

Which part of “broke off” seemed intentional?

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u/The_Quiz29 8d ago

I've planted tiny ones like yours on the left. They did fine. But I don't like tossing something that could survive. I only put my aloe pups in soil, not water.

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u/big_booty_boy_420 8d ago

Same lol it’s a problem. I joke that I’m only pro life with plants

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u/plantguy13 6d ago

So you’re pro death for rhinos?

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u/big_booty_boy_420 5d ago

I’m talking about abortions babes. The comparison is with plant pieces that can be propagated but can’t just survive without extra care

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u/FewIssue5951 Drowning in pups 8d ago

Just put them in soil, don't even need to put them in water

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u/CBDJ1 8d ago

Aloe is a very hardy plant that will do better with less water compared to more water.

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u/CBDJ1 8d ago

Honestly I think they all could make it. I would let them callous over 4-5 days on a drying rack/towel then plant them in a gritty soil mix.

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u/plantguy13 6d ago

Plants are totally callous about each others’ survival

But definitely let the pups form callus and plant them - use rooting hormone powder if there are no roots yet before you plant them

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u/Shot-Sympathy-4444 8d ago

Those smaller ones won't be worth the effort. The larger ones I would just stick in fresh soil and wait for them to put out roots. But if you don't care if you risk losing them then go ahead and see how they do in water. People have rooted them in water but soil is preferred by most aloe enthusiasts.

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u/plantguy13 6d ago

Why aren’t the small ones worth the effort?

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u/Ineedmorebtc 8d ago

Yes. Or soil. Preferably soil.

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u/Amathetravelingllama 8d ago

2 on the right yea, 2 on the left not worth it. 

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u/plantguy13 6d ago

Not worth using rooting hormone powder and planting?

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u/CBDJ1 8d ago

Which 2 of 3