Aloe Vera only produces seeds when two different varieties bloom at the
same time in close proximity and cross pollinate. Pups (young plants) that are
sprouting from the base of the parent plant are the normal way that aloe
reproduces. You can propagate your plant easily by digging and replanting pups
or with cuttings. For a cutting simply cut one of the smaller leaves off with a
sharp knife.
Keep it in a shady spot for a day or so until the cut drays over and
plant it upright a couple inches deep in some potting soil. Roots won't grow
from the cut but from the sides of the leaf and if the cut isn't calloused over
it can rot. There are
400 known species of Aloe Vera but the best way of propagating it is through
its pups.
These are small aloes which will sprout at the base of the main
plant. You can separate this carefully and plant these in sterile soil. Soon
you will have more aloe plants.
Let
your aloe grow 'pups'. These are the little babies that will sprout up from the
original plant. Just gently put it away from the mother plant and replant into
another pot.
