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I have done a few Aloe vera leaf propagation in the past, and posted them on my YouTube channel, but all of them were a little older Aloe vera pups. So, I decided to make another one using smaller or younger Aloe vera pups or plant.
I did this experiment because I just wanted to find out whether leaves of younger Aloe vera plant will propagate, or able to grow roots and produce pups.
I did the usual technique in leaf propagation which is cutting the leaf from the bottom to make sure that the cut leaf carries with it a tissue from the stem. This is because Aloe vera leaf will not propagate or grow roots and pups without a stem tissue.
Also, in this experiment, I only used 4 smaller leaves. After cutting, I placed them in a plastic container and let them dry in a well lighted room but without direct sunlight for a couple of weeks. Based on my experience, leaves with stem tissue will grow roots and pups after a week or two.
This time, the leaves didn't grow roots and pups after two weeks. I was afraid that they will get too dry, and the stem tissue will be dried off as well and probably won't be able to grow roots and pups anymore. So, I decided to plant them anyway, even without signs of roots and pups.
I also did the usual technique in planting leaves by just placing them on top of the soil and placed some stones to support them standing.
After two weeks, pups have grown on all the leaves. Some leaves have grown more than one pup. Also, at this time, I removed the stones because I am sure the leaves have enough roots that can to support themselves.
Now, I found out that even the leaves of younger Aloe vera can be used in propagation.
You can also watch the video below: