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title: "How can I get my Aloe plant to produce new stems? Do I need to cut…"
description: "How can I get my Aloe plant to produce new stems? Do I need to cut back on ones she does have? I know you can cut open the stems and use them for body gel.…"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Mallarie E"
published: "2025-01-06T02:56:26.706335Z"
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# How can I get my Aloe plant to produce new stems? Do I need to cut…

_Posted by Mallarie E on 2025-01-06_

How can I get my Aloe plant to produce new stems? Do I need to cut back on ones she does have? I know you can cut open the stems and use them for body gel. When can I do that?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/139AhGPHWll9tlrya2VPVbtWteaSjt8JrkixRoozG1U/ADWvd5mVS1utyq7T15XT8w.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### Amber commented on 2025-01-06

It looks like her pot is way too big

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-06

It looks a bit droopy, which could be a lack of light or overwatering. They aren't super fast growers, but Usually just bright light, chunky soil and they grow really well. Cutting them won't produce more growth like a nodal plant. You can essentially cut them at any point for aloe gel, though the larger leaves are easier to access.

#### Mallarie E replied on 2025-01-06

Thank you!

### Mallarie E commented on 2025-01-06

The first pot I had her in, the roots grew up out of the ground. So I had her is a slightly bigger pot, they grew out again, so now she’s in a larger pot for her size. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-06

To give you an idea this is a 23 yr old aloe plant. The 'mother' draping over the pot edge and pups she grew the past few years coming up in the pot.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LABcXOiTFudmBUCsau2S0dZnnxDdeMAvwSHhNs7sG2k/SU_kdVs5QEmgBVkIIQ0vEA.webp?size=large)

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-01-06

I caveat that with.. the first decade was a lot of neglect on my part 😬. But I had a 2yr old offspring too😆

#### Mallarie E replied on 2025-01-06

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!

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