Yes, aloe can be rooted from the leaf but the chances of success are low. The investment in time; both calendar and effort, and cost of specialized growing media make it impractical. The success rate makes it impractical for commercial applications.

Place 8-10” cuttings in water, change water every few days, when the cutting begins to shrivel, toss them. After 4-6 weeks, you may see some roots. When roots are 3-4” long transplant. Combine horticultural sand, perlite, and organic material. Water every few days.

These are full leaves not sections and they are about 2 foot long. thank you this helps a lot.

but mat no pain no gain. i will try it. gives me something to do..

Reads like you have a healthy plant, why don’t you let it pup. Are you doing this for income? Do you have a soil recipe? I recommend a modified Al 5.1.1 recipe.

i dont have the plant i can just get a leaf. i was thinking about trying to start one from it.

If the plant develops roots, what are you planning to do? Home grown aloe soil ingredients are expensive.

I recommend purchasing a $10 plant vs spending 6 months and $50 for a 2% success rate.

Maybe something personal with that aloe, best wishes.

I worked at a garden supply center, I grew radishes for customers in a demo garden, a couple of kids who worked at the store did the same at a local grammar school.

A fresh radish, with some salt, or maybe no salt, can be a treat or more.

great idea.

Linda- I totally understand how you are feeling! I am a stay at home mom of a two year old and 7 month old and it gets so boring sometimes, honestly. Yes kids are never dull lol, but being home and doing the same thing with them on a routine everyday for over two years can get pretty monotonous! I have started growing plants and it’s heloed a lot. There are many different kinds of succulents, cacti, and houseplants to grow and it is so rewarding! With propagation it is a lot of waiting- especially with something like aloe which is normally propagated via pups/offsets. My favorite plant to grow from cuttings is a wandering jew plant. Only a few weeks ago I received these cuttings, and they rooted literally within 7 days. Now I see why it is nicknamed the “inch plant” because it has quite literally grown an inch every single week lol. Here is a photo- it’s been so rewarding and way less of a waiting game compared to other propagation attempts I’ve made! I like being able to see progress, and with this plant it’s been so noticeable! I wish you the best of luck.

Also- it was extremely cost effective- the seller I purchased from was selling 3 cuttings for $1. I got two sets of three!

thank you.

i like to garden and i love horses. i got hurt in the line of duty and i am now recovering. i am medical military police along with medical law enforcement in civilian life, it is just me these days. the kids are grown and is doing there own thing. so i don't see them.

i have been unable to tend to anything for awhile and i am just re starting my plant collection i just ordered a pitcher plant, fly trap and a sundew. they will be in in about a week.

i have a small variegated spider and potho plants a african violet, chocolate mint, spear mint, pepper mint, sweet mint, plants and cuttings. i am wanting to plant a small inside garden with a tomato plant, radishes, leaf lettuce and lemon cucumbers. but i am not sure i will be able to complete it this year. i will see. but you are right it is rewarding.

i use to play i see games with the kids to help cut the boredom. its like the i spy game. they point out what you describe. but you use as little information as you can.

that is such a lovely plant i have been wanting one for awhile but i am not set up yet for one.

It is lovely! Just a pot and soil is all you need! Mine handles bright indirect light well, too, as my apartment doesnt have many direct sun options.