Aloes 101: Care, troubleshooting, demos and more

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4 жыл бұрын

Dedicated to my momma Tracy Jewell 💜This video is all about Aloes! (Scroll down for a time-table of contents 🙏) Learn about the right light, soil, water, containers, climate, cold weather care, propagation, medicinal properties, how to harvest Aloe vera and more! I asked my subscribers to leave their questions in the comments on a post on the Sucs for You channel's community page here: / @sucsforyou - subscribe so you can leave your questions too!
01:45 - Tips on repotting Aloe vera
03:11- Identifying Aloes vs similar plants
04:08 - Light requirements
05:00 - Soil requirements
05:44 - Water requirements
07:21 - Pots/Containers
08:48 - Potting Aloes with other plants
09:25 - Cold weather care
11:44 - Diving offsets/suckers/pups (Alworthia 'Black Gem')
14:08 - Troubleshooting common problems
20:48 - Harvest Aloe vera gel
23:17 - Aloe vera benefits
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@David-oe1xj 3 жыл бұрын

When u share ur Moms aloe u r spreading ur love 4 her. What a blessing

@gotnitro4329 Жыл бұрын

That’s so awsome that you still have aloe from your mom. Very touching. Thanks for sharing your plants 🪴

@SucsForYou Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🌵💜

@teeser2436 3 жыл бұрын

I have my Grandmother’s Christmas cactus and she passed away in 1983 and had it for 20 years. Before I got it.And it is one of my most valued treasures to me.I’m binge watching your video’s,🙂❤️

@SucsForYou 3 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful you still have her plant! So special!! 💕🙏💚

@GardenRudiments 4 жыл бұрын

That’s the first aloe that I’ve seen in bloom, Amazing!

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

They really are amazing! This one still has another 2 feet to grow before blooming I'm guessing. The last flower stalk was taller than me!!! The flowers aren't fragrant but the nectar is sweet ... yes I tasted it 😛

@livdirrengesuasmatsuoka9843 9 ай бұрын

Wow....that aloe next to you is absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤..thank you for showing.

@garygilliam1890 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information I have a collection of 15 varieties right now

@winstonlindsay8486 Жыл бұрын

I've been unlucky with aloe vera plants 🪴 but from watching KZfaq and your advice I'll give it a chance.

@kimhumiston2686 2 жыл бұрын

All of your plants look so healthy! Great job!

@SucsForYou 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim!

@FAHAD.ALFADIL 4 жыл бұрын

Hi ma'am, you are not only great, you are also brave. I have a lot of plants but I'm always afraid to repot or change. Thank you so much for this amazing episode 🙏🙂

@kathymarton9603 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Your very insightful and informative. Thank you!

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sweet Kathy! ❤️💜

@jennywhite3508 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this video!! Thank you Andrea!

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU Jenny!

@sherrylthompson803 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info. Great stuff!

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sherryl! 💜

@Rickyriderr 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for answering my question! :)

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome lol!

@daytoncardone7373 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for answering my question!

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! It was a great question!

@Angela152half 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed! Quite informative, thank you.

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela!

@TheAntiracismAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@everythingandanything-xr1ls 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this half hour with you, you are a minefield of information, and a lovely person, and I'm sorry that you have lost you Mom so young, may she at be at peace. Keep up the good work.

@SucsForYou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!!

@michellechapman8738 Жыл бұрын

I love that spikey aloe!!! I have a small one..its a darker green with red spikes

@hankscactus3973 4 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thanks for sharing this. ^^ Hope your day is really good.

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hank! 🙏 You too!!

@kathiewarren2825 Жыл бұрын

Wow I haven't seen yr videos in a long time glad I found u

@SucsForYou Жыл бұрын

Hola! I'm still here!

@StaceyHerewegrowagain 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your mom in 2003. It's so great that you have such a beautiful plant to remember her by. I just bought 2 houseplants recently so I can grow them in my grandparents memory. Thank you so much for sharing a great video Andrea! My aloe vera are so easy.. I grow them in indirect, but bright light indoors and only have to water about once every 3 weeks (for the big guys). My other aloes like about 6 hrs of morning sun indoors. I live in Florida so the heat and excessive sun really damages my plants quickly in the afternoon.

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stacey! I wish I had enough light inside for the Aloes - mine are on a shaded west facing side porch and my south facing front porch AND out back lol!

@bufalo9845 3 жыл бұрын

An angel!

@arandomcanadian2948 3 жыл бұрын

I own 2 aloe varieties in my garden which is a aloe chinensis and a aloe dz your videos help me gain info for succulents

@nadapavlekovic5528 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrea🤗! Mislim da ću u skoroj budućnosti puno naučiti od tebe 😘 Hvala ti puno! 🌵💕🤗

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Hvala Nada!

@td5744 2 жыл бұрын

That aculeata is dope along with the maculata

@honeybear9160 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for info

@debrayarde863 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for ur info u did a wonderful job

@SucsForYou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So nice of you!

@cathyspooner7093 9 ай бұрын

Wow alot of good information

@SucsForYou 9 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@jenniferelyse5134 4 жыл бұрын

My skin loves aloe. I have them almost exclusively for all of my injuries haha I’ve got my husband using it too. I tried storing the gel in a jar but it went rancid so I would suggest people only cut off a small part of what they need, or cut a whole leaf and slice off small amounts at a time allowing it to callous or dry off in between. It’ll store the gel for weeks/months

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I like to keep a couple leaves in the fridge - feels so cool when it's hot out!

@AriellaKK 4 жыл бұрын

I store a leaf in the fridge if needed. Then I cut off the open end each time. It does last quite a while that way, I agree.

@qtay5355 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 💚🥰

@SucsForYou 3 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@erikaskaar 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, I separated my aloe into two halves and I know it has been stressed from that, but I think some of these tips will help me perk it back up! Your videos give me life!❤

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

That's so kind! I'm happy if I can help!

@margaridavelhinho1618 4 жыл бұрын

At last, Andrea!!! :) Thank you !!!

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

There was so much to discuss! I hope it helps 💜💜

@margaridavelhinho1618 4 жыл бұрын

@@SucsForYou it does of course!! Your videos are always very informative and funny! By the way...your cat wants to come out! :)

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

@@margaridavelhinho1618 LOL! That's my oldest son's cat - she's really funny!

@raiderfrankdatank 4 жыл бұрын

That Aculeata looks awesome

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's one of my faves!

@feliciafitzmaurice5359 4 жыл бұрын

I rub aloe on my dog everyday in summer to stop itchiness. Great video. Thank you.

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Aw that's sweet! Maybe I'll try that on my Annie - she gets dry skin sometimes :)

@feliciafitzmaurice5359 4 жыл бұрын

@@SucsForYou coconut oil as well.

@hummerklein2567 3 жыл бұрын

I’m new to your channel thank you for the information You are amazing Thank you for sharing this with me Great Be safe stay in and 🪴 God bless you and yours

@SucsForYou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@debrayarde863 3 жыл бұрын

I have learnt that dealing with plants keeps u looking younger because of the oxygen they give off ::;;God is also please with u for appreciating his earthly blessings :may God continue to bless you and restore u with the knowledge and patience to deal with ur plants .amen

@SucsForYou 3 жыл бұрын

Debra, this message is so thoughtful and sweet! Thank you and I hope you and your plants enjoy God's blessings!

@melnelo3875 Жыл бұрын

I hit the subscribe button when you did your Jamaican accent ❤😂

@SucsForYou Жыл бұрын

HA! I am in Jamaica right now for the first time since this video lol!! 🇯🇲☮️

@melnelo3875 Жыл бұрын

@@SucsForYou Awesome! I love it haha!💕😆

@janstewart2041 Жыл бұрын

I’m the 1000th like and got my first aloe plant today in the mail

@SucsForYou Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! 🪴🥳🎉🙏 Plant mail is awesome!

@chieflouie2821 4 жыл бұрын

I always thought my weak succulents needed water after feeling the soil. They were curling. I let it dry more and they opened up beautifully.

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

It can be hard to tell sometimes! Glad they're happy again :)

@TheNinawitteveen 3 жыл бұрын

I have a beautiful Aloe. Recently it got gnats and I was told to water it with a few drops of dish soap and peroxide to kill them. Now her leaves are curling inwards😔 should I take her out of this soil

@sherylc7167 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrea love ya girl!...long time no talk to!!! So what happened to the aloe you took the drill too? That cracked me up...😂🤣 prepped for freeze again!!. Got a few various plants covered outside on a stand and a few in my planter box!!! We'll see how it goes!! After last years freeze, I had to re start my collection, then the mealies got me and then the rain....soooooooo I don't have a lot...its still fun tho!!! Blessings to you & your handsome hubby!!😊

@SucsForYou 2 жыл бұрын

Girl - ugh! I'm really worried... the Aloe survived but it may have a hard time this freeze. I did my best to cover/move what I could - it's all we can do right?? Thanks for checking in boo!! I hope all your plant babes survive this round! 💜🙏

@sherylc7167 2 жыл бұрын

@@SucsForYou ohh BTW on the subject of Aloes, when I brought in Bertha the aloe, I notice her brown tips & feeling limp...she's dehydrated, so I gave her a drink...will the tips get green, should I cut them, or just wait it out for a couple of weeks to see?

@SucsForYou 2 жыл бұрын

@@sherylc7167 I'd wait - you never know w/ Aloes!

@kari547 2 жыл бұрын

I love this, so comprehensive! I just got an alworthia (thinking it was aloe 😅). Do you know if the gel is still medicinal? Or is regular aloe gel better?

@SucsForYou 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh I never recommend any other 'medicinal' plants other than Aloe vera. Some of their 'gels' are an irritant or worse 🙏

@kari547 2 жыл бұрын

@@SucsForYou I thought so after not getting a clear answer from Google 😅. Thank you for your reply!

@m0uz3r22 4 жыл бұрын

I am more enlightened now. But I did wonder about what happens if you trim them and they just keep leaking? I had one that I removed the lower leaves from to try and trim up but it just wouldn't dry up. Eventual the poor thing killed itself in 3 days. I'm in Galveston area. I am still super new so I didn't know what I did exactly. Your videos have been amazing in helping me learn

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why that happened but it could have been too hot/humid coupled with too much stress... I usually only remove one leaf at a time so maybe it was too many leaves?

@Aloehoarder 3 жыл бұрын

When you're talking about the little Aloes you separated and put out in your driveway, it sounds more like they were put out into more sun than they were used to without acclimating them and were stressed because of that, not because they weren't snug in a pot.

@vroomvroom724 4 жыл бұрын

Finally omggg👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

🙏😉 @ 14:40

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry if I butchered your name 😂

@vroomvroom724 4 жыл бұрын

@@SucsForYou it is fine just call me artis it is a lot easier than my european and armenian name

@vroomvroom724 4 жыл бұрын

@@SucsForYou thanks k i moved it to a west window instead of south

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Okay! That will be brighter so hopefully it will perk up :)

@sammaimas155 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Can you tell me how to propagate tree Aloes. They don't seem to send out pups. Someone told me you can use the fleshy leaves to create a new plant from, is this true. Thank you for the information in your video.

@SucsForYou Жыл бұрын

Most likely through cuttings but I haven't tried :)

@marketawilson1491 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a Olivera plant and I am not sure how to start so I had them in water and I don't see any growth so how do I start out caring for it. 1. Should I take it out the water and put it in potting soil or should I wait for a day or two 2. Should I water it after I pot it or wait 3. How often should I water it

@SucsForYou 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! You can check out this video - should answer all of your questions! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oN1khrNo29LHin0.html

@pablo10302 4 жыл бұрын

That’s so pretty I wish I can get a aloe lol their out of season ;(

@vinsoriano493 4 жыл бұрын

I have a large aloe barbadensis Miller and it changes color like crazy. If it gets above 92f it turns orange, if it gets a good rain it turns very green. now that the nights are getting into the high 50s it’s changing color again. Mine is potted on a south facing balcony. What’s the minimum temperature you think I could safely keep it outside since it’s potted? It’s a roofed balcony so I can move it towards the wall to keep rain off of it but it will still get good sun.

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Where are you located? It depends on how accustomed the plant already is to the cold where you are and if the dirt is dry :)

@vinsoriano493 4 жыл бұрын

Sucs For You! I’m on the border of zone 7b/8a in Georgia

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

@@vinsoriano493 Ooof... just be prepared to bring it in if you get a hard freeze come through - it's hot there in summers so getting them used to such low temps is going to be tricky - be sure the soil is DRY well before any temps lower than 50F :)

@vinsoriano493 4 жыл бұрын

Sucs For You! Okay thanks!

@valerielawson8980 11 ай бұрын

Aloe Maculata, after it flowers, the coral colored bell shape flowers have left behind green clusters. They look a lot like babies. But I'm not sure. I was hoping you might have more info for me.😊

@SucsForYou 11 ай бұрын

I'm guessing seed pods? You can email me a pic if you'd like - get @ sucsforyou.com (remove the spaces)

@Frogandvine 4 жыл бұрын

What was the name of the aloe that you removed the pups from? I have that aloe but have never known what type it was 😩

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man I meant to label that - Alworthia 'Black Gem'

@Frogandvine 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! :D

@aprilcobb8658 3 жыл бұрын

I have a large Aloe indoors ... Cause of Texas cold winter weather ... Sunny East window morning but some leaves are getting kind of soft? Not sure thats normal or how or what to do?

@SucsForYou 3 жыл бұрын

It might not be getting enough light - go easy on watering until you can move it back outdoors.

@moeller3710 4 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your plants? Is there a great nursery near you for succulents or do you mostly order online?

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Both! If you're in the states my go-to suggestion is this company: mountaincrestgardens.com/?aff=5 -- I also have a page on my site w/ where to buy sucs, seeds, etc -- sucsforyou.com/where-to-buy-succulents/

@moeller3710 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m in Louisiana and there aren’t great places to shop where I’m at just big box stores. I’d love to visit a succulent specific nursery. I see you have a lot of options in Houston.

@briancarpenter3040 4 жыл бұрын

Aloes scare me with their long grabby tentacles :)

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

😂🐙

@joanngrace3383 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tie. Up tne leaves so they wont fall down?

@SucsForYou 3 жыл бұрын

Gradually increase light to help the leaves perk up :)

@nyokamullins4000 4 жыл бұрын

what was the name of the aloe beside you ? its nice would like to have one tks

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Aloe aculeata 🙏

@nyokamullins4000 4 жыл бұрын

@@SucsForYou tks

@firstladyofreup 3 жыл бұрын

How do you propagate the aloe aculeata ?

@SucsForYou 3 жыл бұрын

Seeds or offsets :)

@raybilverstone2066 Жыл бұрын

My Aloe Vera have gone tall and leggy any ideas on what to do for it.

@SucsForYou Жыл бұрын

Sounds like they need more light if you can swing it!

@AzogDefilerFromMordor 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. My 2 aloes keep growing new leaves but older ones keep shrinking and dying quickly. Basically older half of the plant is always dying while growing upper part of the plant. Older leaves always go and lie down flat and only new ones are upright. I heard that leaves tend to shrink when underwatered but I think its not the case. Should shrinked leaves go full again when watered? Whats wrong with those plants?

@SucsForYou 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to help you but I'll need more information and photos will be helpful! You can use the 'Ask Andrea' feature to submit your question and payment via Paypal, Venmo, or Zelle! 1-2 questions start at just $5 🙏🌵sucsforyou.com/ask-andrea/

@AzogDefilerFromMordor 3 жыл бұрын

@@SucsForYou i just repoted it, so I will see in next weeks

@michellechapman8738 2 ай бұрын

What is the big aloe next to you called?

@SucsForYou 2 ай бұрын

02:45 Aloe aculeata

@mistyk.8084 3 жыл бұрын

How do you get an aloe plant to bloom ? Tia

@SucsForYou 3 жыл бұрын

Just keep it happy and be patient lol!

@p_aesh 4 жыл бұрын

im sorry to ask but do you know why my succulents stems are wrinkled snd twisted they were dying and whenni gor it out the dirt a part was twisted and dry

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like some kind of bacterial or fungal issue either in the stem or the roots

@qtay5355 3 ай бұрын

😮❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

@ColtraneAndRain 3 жыл бұрын

I just separated a group of 8 from a pot. Pray for me!😥

@naz300 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrea! Lots of love❤❤❤ Can I have a shout out in your next vid? Xoxo

@SucsForYou 4 жыл бұрын

LOL! PSA: Trini and Tobago need succulents on the cheap - STAT! 😂

@naz300 4 жыл бұрын

@@SucsForYou hahahahaha damn right. I'm trying to get some for my bday in October. I recently bought some and the lady gave me a ton of cuttings free

@barbarapalmer639 6 ай бұрын

My husband is adamant about using ice cubes to apply On his aloe Vera as the means to water it. He puts the ice cubes directly on to the stalk and a couple of the bottom leaves. The stock has bent over. The plant is heavy. The limbs that had the ice on it look wrinkled. I just have to know is applying ice cubes directly on to the plant stalk normal. Is applying ice cubes, even a healthy way to water?. Someone told him that's how she watered her Pointtsetts. And because he's stubborn he thinks it's o k to do this to all plants. Help!!

@SucsForYou 6 ай бұрын

Is this for real, Barbara? 😅 There is no way ice cubes will provide enough water to flush the pots and provide oxygen to the roots. And Aloes are pretty thirsty for succulents. Watering any plants with ice cubes, yes even orchids, is ill advised. Sorry, Ma. Applying ice to a subtropical plant will surely cause frost-damage the tissue. I'm currently protected my A. maculata from the cold/freeze. It's best to water by mimicking natural rain fall. Just sparingly use a can or a hose 🤷🏽‍♀️

@barbarapalmer639 6 ай бұрын

Yes, this is real. He is so stubborn!!!! I read your response to him. He thanked me and looked like his feelings were hurt. Hopefully he will stop this insane practice.❤❤ He will believe anyone except me. Lol

@SucsForYou 6 ай бұрын

@@barbarapalmer639 I'm not sure why I thought you said his mom told him that's how to water lol! I hope his feelings weren't hurt - just stating the facts, ma'am! 🙏

@cathyspooner7093 9 ай бұрын

Just repoted my aloe vera it was starting to rot yeap watered to much put into terracotto pot and into my bathroom safer i dont see it as much i dont water it as much

@leezettegreen5256 Жыл бұрын

I have already killed 3 aloe plants. Whenever they look like they were doing great I watered and they died. Your tips ar very informative. I have one aloe left. I am going to leave it alone. Thank you.