Aloe vera grows fast and sprawling. In order to keep the vigorous plant in shape, the outer leaves can be removed regularly. The new leaves grow continuously from the center of the plant.
Aloe vera grows very quickly and cutting off its leaves does not affect growth
appearance and growth
Aloe vera has a very short stem or no stem at all. Its leaves are arranged in a rosette. you are
- thick-fleshed,
- broad at the base,
- tapering upwards,
- thorny at the edges.
The red, yellow or orange flowers appear on the tall inflorescences annually in spring.
pruning and propagation
A sexually mature aloe vera regularly forms new side shoots that can be used for propagation. Cuttings can also be obtained from the outer leaves. The leaves can also be harvested regularly for internal and external use. New leaves are constantly growing from the inside out.
tips
Aloe aristata is a particularly small species of aloe. Aloe arborescens and Aloe ferox are extremely large aloe species.