HE Aloe vera is a popular indoor plant known for its ease of care and useful leaves. For anyone looking to expand their collection or share plants with friends, now is a great time to propagate to create extra pots.
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- Aloe vera is the most useful and easy to care for plant you can keep at home.
As winter ends and spring arrives, temperatures become milder, making it an ideal season to transplant aloe vera cuttings. The following steps explain how to do this without harming the plant and how to reproduce it quickly.
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How to propagate aloe vera cuttings
In most homes an aloe vera plant develops smaller offshoots around the main rosette. These are called suckers and when they appear it is best to remove them to give the mother plant room to grow strong and full.
The simplest way to use these offshoots is to plant them in separate pots and grow a new aloe vera plant.
The first step is to carefully remove the suckers to avoid damaging the delicate roots. If some roots are weak or deteriorated, trim them away and separate from the main root so the new plant can establish itself with resilience.
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When a cutting is prepared, place it in a new pot with good drainage and potting soil enriched with organic fertilizer. The pot should have a thick gravel layer to prevent excess moisture at the roots and the stem should be planted to the level where the leaves begin.
You should not water the cutting immediately after planting. Allow about two weeks to pass before watering to let the roots strengthen.
How to use medicinal plants well
Medicinal plants require careful handling and proper use. Aloe vera is valued for its healing gel which has applications in skin care and burn relief. The gel is commonly used in cosmetics and first aid.
How to care for the aloe plant
For a young aloe vera plant to thrive, place the pot where it receives natural light without direct, scorching sun. Watering should be moderate, roughly every two to three weeks, as the plant stores water in its leaves and does not need frequent watering.
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Medicinal properties of Aloe vera
Aloe vera is also known as Aloe vera, Barbados aloe, or hibiscus. Its leaves contain a valuable gel used to treat burns and skin problems. It is also common in cosmetics and skin care products.