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Holly Crossley

How to propagate aloe – for more of these stunning succulents

propagating an aloe vera plant

If you already have an aloe in your indoor plant collection, why not have a go at propagating it, to get more houseplants for free? It's easier than you might expect.

There are two approaches most commonly used for making more aloes. One is to divide the plants, and the other is to take and replant leaf cuttings. Both can be done in spring or summer, when the plants are in their growing season. And as they're so straightforward, they're suitable for beginner and experienced houseplant parents alike.

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