As an aloe plant ages, it may need more time to produce pups or can stop producing them altogether. But there are other factors to consider before giving up on your aloe plant producing pups.
It might be time to change the pot and soil it is in. Repotting every few years gives it slightly more space and freshens up the soil that can become depleted. When deciding on a new pot, choose one that is only slightly larger than the root system as too much space will cause your plant to believe there is no competition and no need to produce pups for its survival. Since aloe roots grow shallow and horizontal, choose a pot that is wide, but not very deep. This prevents from having unused soil at the bottom that will allow water to collect. It also needs at least one drainage hole at the bottom to allow excess water to drain out. Using the proper soil is key (see tips above).
Make sure it is getting the right amount of light, lives in the proper temperature range, and that you are not watering it too much. Fungal issues can also lead to your plant not producing pups.
Hi Haze,
Thanks for the question.
As an aloe plant ages, it may need more time to produce pups or can stop producing them altogether. But there are other factors to consider before giving up on your aloe plant producing pups.
It might be time to change the pot and soil it is in. Repotting every few years gives it slightly more space and freshens up the soil that can become depleted. When deciding on a new pot, choose one that is only slightly larger than the root system as too much space will cause your plant to believe there is no competition and no need to produce pups for its survival. Since aloe roots grow shallow and horizontal, choose a pot that is wide, but not very deep. This prevents from having unused soil at the bottom that will allow water to collect. It also needs at least one drainage hole at the bottom to allow excess water to drain out. Using the proper soil is key (see tips above).
Make sure it is getting the right amount of light, lives in the proper temperature range, and that you are not watering it too much. Fungal issues can also lead to your plant not producing pups.