QuestionHello,
I have a 6 year old aloe plant which for all I can tell, is healthy. My question is, what is the normal growth pattern for aloes? My plant and all its pups grow really tall without making a supportive base and thus eventually flop over. From what I understand, aloes are supposed to have a flattened rosette growth. Is this type of growth a problem?
Also, my plant has never bloomed. What can I do to get it to bloom?
Thanks so much for your help!
~Sarah
AnswerDear Sarah,
There 3 types of Aloe growth. Stemless, which always stay on the ground and never develop an above ground stem. Trailing, which initially have a stem then fall over and grow along the ground rooting as they go. And finally tree Aloes, which develop a stem similar to a tree trunk.
Aloe Vera, which is the most common Aloe out there, is a trailing Aloe. As far as blooming goes, it may be tough if your plant is indoors. Indoor cacti & succulents have a problem with being indoors, as they don't get enough hours per day of light. Direct sunlight is not the answer, as it will sun burn a plant that isn't used to it.
If the plant is outside, it could be that is not mature enough just yet. Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Greg