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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    November 13, 2012
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    I have found the easieest way to straighten an old, overgrown aloe vera (?) is to pull the whole plant from its container, remove the pups, and cut the stem just barely above the soilball. If there are a few of the roots left on the stem, that's great but not absolutely necessary. I remove enough leaves (by peeling off the entire leaf) until there is a bare 3-4" stem. Insert the largest part of your plant upright, centered in new soil, then add all the pups you like to fill the pot. Water and just wait for it's new roots and new growth. You can use sticks to prop the main part, but personally, I'd rather see a short fat aloe sitting up straight in a pot than one leeaning on supports. I've been rejuvaniting my aloes this way for decades, and it works well for me.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    March 9, 2013
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    Aloe vera can tolerate cool temperatures, but long periods of time at or below freezing will usually kill the plant. There is a chance that the stem below ground will send up offshoots or pups.

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    Nikki on
    March 12, 2013
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    These articles may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-plant-propagation.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    March 12, 2013
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    yesjess, I don't fully understand what you mean by pruning...if the parent plant is too tall, it may be cut off with a sharp saw or knife. If you mean thinning the mass of the plant, just remove as many of the pups or offshoots as you need to make the container look right to you. This is discussed in the first article Nikki listed above. Don't worry about the plant being too potbound, most succulents, aloe included, don't have a large root system, and prefer to be in a smaller container than one would think.

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    Nikki on
    April 24, 2013
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    This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-plant-propagation.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    January 24, 2014
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    Older plants do have more resistance to cold than younger plants do, so that is not surprising. The older plants will have a chance if their roots are still intact. It will take them awhile to recover, and some of the leaves will die back, but with a little TLC, they should recover. The younger plants are most likely a loss. But only time will tell.

    This article may be helpful:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-treat-frozen-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    February 7, 2014
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    Assuming you mean the soil, these plants are succulents and generally do not require watering until the top inch or so of soil dries. That said, if the plant seems too dry, soak the pot in a tub of water for 30 min to an hour or so and then let the water drain away. This will rehydrate the soil to the center of the rootball, which should help. This article will help with continuing its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    April 1, 2014
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    You can try it, but aloe doesn't propagate from leaf cuttings as well as other succulents. This article will tell you more about aloe propagation: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-plant-propagation.htm
    The real problem is why did the leaves rot in the first place. In all likelihood, the potting medium did not dry out enough between waterings. This is essential for keeping succulents healthy. This article will tell you more about succulent care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-plant-propagation.htm

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