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title: "Do you know if this would work to propagate this aloe Vera plant, I…"
description: "Do you know if this would work to propagate this aloe Vera plant, I saw someone do this a while back. (If it would not work, any suggestions?)"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Soysauce"
published: "2024-11-28T20:44:19.997471Z"
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# Do you know if this would work to propagate this aloe Vera plant, I…

_Posted by Soysauce on 2024-11-28_

Do you know if this would work to propagate this aloe Vera plant, I saw someone do this a while back.

(If it would not work, any suggestions?)

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## 11 comments

### BuddingLeaves commented on 2024-11-29

The end needs to be calloused before placing in soil/watering. In my experience it’s very hard to propagate aloes. It may rot, so watch it carefully

#### Soysauce replied on 2024-11-29

The end is calloused

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-11-29

It can work. You might have a better outcome in perlite. It'll allow for more drainage with an aloe

#### Soysauce replied on 2024-11-29

Ok, i will try that

#### Soysauce replied on 2024-11-29

Thank you

### Soysauce commented on 2024-11-29

How long do you think it would take to start growing

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-11-29

Usually if a cutting has proper light, it'll take a month or so to start to get proper roots

#### Soysauce replied on 2024-11-29

Does this change if it is not cut

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-11-30

What do you mean? Like a division with roots already?

#### Soysauce replied on 2024-11-30

Sorry I meant how long would it take for a second leaf (is that what they’re called?) to start to grow out of the soil. Or do I have to cut off a price of the leaf to have it propagate? (I have not cut it yet, it is a leaf that has a calloused end still attached to the plant)

#### Em replied on 2025-06-21

Did this work in the end?

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