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Propagating Aloe Vera from a Pup with Few Roots

Starting Aloe Vera from a Small Offset

Plant the pup directly in a very small pot with a porous mix: 2 parts potting soil/peat moss + 1 part perlite. Keep barely damp. Place on east or west windowsill.

Do not root in water—aloes rot easily. Soil propagation is faster and safer.

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