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- Q.How Do I Take Care Of My Aloe Striatula - She’s a Mother’s Day gift from my son. Her leaves are drooping and are not very plump. How do I ...
- Q.How To Divide Aloe - We might have missed the right time to separate out the babies from the mother plant as they basically have ...
- Q.What Is Name Of Aloe Having 4 ‘ Orange Stalks - I have a photo also. They flowers are not cone shaped, but like many petals.
- Q.I Broke The Main Root Off Aloe Vera Plant Will It Be Regrowable? - Outside aloe dug up. 15-20 inch leaves 3 1/2 Ft flower
- Q.Why Does My Aloe Plant Not Thrive Outdoors? - I live in NC and when I put my potted aloe plant outside in full sun its started to brown ...
- Q.Can You Plant Aloe Vera Plants Outside? - There is nothing else. I just want to know if I can plant aloe vera plants outside.
- Q.Brown Spots On Aloe Vera Olant - I repotted my aloe vera plant as it was getting huge. I used general use compost. I have ...
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rmn0630 on
May 10, 2020
32738Q.How Do I Take Care Of My Aloe Striatula
She’s a Mother’s Day gift from my son. Her leaves are drooping and are not very plump. How do I revive this plant.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 13, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Once the plant is no longer overwatered, it will recover. Make sure that the soil dries very thoroughly between watering. Also, make sure that there are holes in the container to allow ANY extra water out. It should never sit in any amount of water.
Their care is the same as all Aloe. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm
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- Asked by
spin2222 on
May 14, 2020
V3H5L9Q.How To Divide Aloe
We might have missed the right time to separate out the babies from the mother plant as they basically have driver licenses now. Our kitchen looks like the little shop of horrors and the aloes are taking over. We want to separate them out but are worried about hurting them. Please advise!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You won't harm them by taking some out. Just don't disturb the soil. Some sources say that you should, but I find that it is much better to leave the root zone alone. Break off some of the thicker areas to thin the heard a little. You can replant them, but they will quickly take over your house. Keep in mind that Aloe prefer to be crowded. They will be very happy to stay that way, so you don't have to thin them. It will remain healthier as it gets crowded, and it may even flower for you! (This is a rare occurrence indoors.)
I have to use my aloe, constantly, to keep it in check.
Here are some articles to help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/harvest-aloe-vera-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-plant-propagation.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/dividing-aloe-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/flowering-aloe-vera-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm
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spin2222 on
May 15, 2020A.Thanks, that's good info! I never would have thought that cutting is an option. The challenge will just be to work against the thorns and get to the roots somehow. And yes, it's flowering in a matter of days now, see picture!
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Anonymous on
May 16, 2020Q.What is name of aloe having 4 ‘ orange stalks
I have a photo also. They flowers are not cone shaped, but like many petals.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 17, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Aloe Vera does bloom and this article has information on this.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/flowering-aloe-vera-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
May 24, 2020Q.I broke the main root off Aloe Vera plant will it be regrowable?
Outside aloe dug up. 15-20 inch leaves 3 1/2 Ft flower
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The best course of action from here will be to take a few leaf cuttings for propagation, then try and repot the main plant. The main plant will likely die before it regains enough roots to continue on, but there is a chance that one of its leaves will also root while still attached. This will leave you with multiple plants forming from the same spot, while your few leaf cuttings will be a backup in case the rooting fails.
This article will help you to plant your aloe: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-plant-propagation.htm
This article will help you with leaf propagation: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/using-cuttings-and-leaf-cuttings-to-propagate-your-houseplants.htm
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brett on
July 2, 2020
28110Q.Why Does My Aloe Plant Not Thrive Outdoors?
I live in NC and when I put my potted aloe plant outside in full sun its started to brown real quick about (4 days). It's in well drained soil. Did I just shock it and I'm being to cautious?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Any plant will have a hard time going from inside to out. Changing conditions instantly will put any plant into shock. You will have to acclimate it to outdoors, but they will do best when slightly shaded by other plants. Once the aloe starts to crowd, dramatically, it will withstand more sun.
Here are a couple of articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/acclimating-houseplants-outdoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/growing-aloe-outdoors.htm
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susankifer190 on
July 10, 2020
19709Q.Can You Plant Aloe Vera Plants Outside?
There is nothing else. I just want to know if I can plant aloe vera plants outside.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.No. You are in hardiness zone 7a, which gets below freezing in the winter. Aloe vera (zones 10-12) cannot take freezing temperatures. You can leave it in a container outside for the summer, then bring it inside in the fall before temps fall below 40 degrees F.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
July 16, 2020Q.Brown spots on aloe vera olant
I repotted my aloe vera plant as it was getting huge. I used general use compost. I have just noticed that some of the long branches have dark brown markings starting from about half way and one of them has markings all the way to almost the tip. Do u think it cd be the compost? Or do they suffer from other disease. Thank u
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I would quickly repot it in potting mix labeled for cacti and succulents. They need a quick-draining mix with little nutrients to thrive. It is probably overwhelmed by the rich compost, which also might be holding excess moisture. If any of the lower leaves turn mushy, you are looking at root rot.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/fertilizing-aloe-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm
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