The leaves of aloe vera can survive by cutting, but the probability of survival is not very high, because the water content in its leaves is very large. There is a certain risk for such leaves to adopt the method of leaf cutting. It is very likely that they have rotted before they take root. However, as long as the method and time are selected correctly, they can also survive.
1, choose a leaf: Sturdy leaf also is the key that survives, choose sturdier leaf a bit as far as possible.The activity of the leaves is high, and its survival rate will naturally be a little higher, so it is strictly forbidden to choose wilting or old leaves.
2. Cutting: After selecting the leaves, use a clean and disinfected knife to cut them obliquely at the bottom, which is convenient for cutting. If the blade is not clean, it is easy to infect bacteria and cause death.
3. Treatment: The cut leaves cannot be directly cutted. It is necessary to wait for the wound to be naturally air-dried. Generally, it is necessary to place the leaves in a cool place for about a week.
4. Soil selection: Aloe likes to grow in loose soil. When preparing soil for it, it is best to add 3 to 4% sand, which has higher drainage performance.
5. Cuttage: The soil humidity should not be too high during cuttage, because the water content of the leaves is sufficient.As long as the soil is not dry, the leaves can be inserted into the soil for one third of the length.
