How to Propagate an Aloe Polyphylla
- 1). Obtain cuttings from an aloe plant and place them in a container with 50 percent potting soil and 50 percent orchid bark. Use a large container, as the plant will need it when it grows to full size.
- 2). Plant in an area that receives full sun to partial shade. Aloe polyphylla plants thrive best in cooler climates and tend to do most of their growing in the spring and fall. They are native to a portion of South Africa that receives a good deal of rainwater runoff and snow during the winter, so a climate that mirrors these conditions will be the most favorable atmosphere for these plants.
- 3). Water sparingly. Aloe polyphylla does best in dry to moist conditions, so provide only enough water to keep the plant from drying out. It is part of the cactus family, so it does not need large amounts of water.