I have an aloe
plant that is about 9 years old. It has gotten so big that I would like to cut
pieces off and give them to my friends.
How do I do that?
Start (propagate)
new plants from a leaf or division.
Remove a leaf from the plant.
Let the cut end dry for a day or two. Then bury the bottom inch or two of the leaf in a
well-drained potting mix, vermiculite, perlite or sand. Avoid over watering which can lead to
rot. Or slide the aloe plant out
of its container. Use a sharp
knife to divide the parent plant (roots and all) from any offsets (small
plants) that have formed. Repot the divisions in containers an inch or two
larger than the remaining root system.