A huge (overfertilized by housesitter last summer) aloe jumped off my plant
stand last night and broke off several "arms" at least an inch across. I
have used aloe in the past for burns, etc. Does anyone know a way to
preserve these pieces that they can be used? I hate to just throw them
away. Also the plant was very disfigured by this accident. Any suggestions
on what to do about it?
Debbie in Williamsburg, VA
I wonder if you could pulverize them in a blender and then freeze that in
small portions for future use.
Lee Ann
I was thinking about that, but has anyone tried it?
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Ann Reiners
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 9:42 AM
To: GARDENS@LSV.UKY.EDU
Subject: Re: Preserving Aloe?
I wonder if you could pulverize them in a blender and then freeze that in
small portions for future use.
Lee Ann
Sun, Jan 5, 2003 9:28 AM dxgree@WM.EDU Deborah Green said:
I think you could stick some of those "arms" in moist dirt and get new plants.
Tom Miller
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Interesting...although I have several rooted plants laying in the garage
(they were outside) that I have nowhere to put...
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T.L.Miller
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 10:43 AM
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Subject: Re: Preserving Aloe?
Sun, Jan 5, 2003 9:28 AM dxgree@WM.EDU Deborah Green said:
> A huge (overfertilized by housesitter last summer) aloe jumped off my plant
> stand last night and broke off several "arms" at least an inch across. I
> have used aloe in the past for burns, etc. Does anyone know a way to
> preserve these pieces that they can be used? I hate to just throw them
> away. Also the plant was very disfigured by this accident. Any
suggestions
> on what to do about it?
I think you could stick some of those "arms" in moist dirt and get new
plants.
Tom Miller
Thanks!
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From: Gardens & Gardening [mailto:GARDENS@LSV.UKY.EDU] On Behalf Of
Margaret E. Millard
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 11:08 AM
To: GARDENS@LSV.UKY.EDU
Subject: Re: Preserving Aloe?
My cats delight in pulling apart my aloes when they want attention. I
have sliced the broken pieces, wrapped them with saran wrap and popped
them into the freezer so if I burn I can slap a cold piece on after the
initial dose of fresh direct from the plant. (I am burning me all the
time.) If the frozen pieces thaw they are a bit slimier than normal. I
sometimes strip out the pulp and spread that on saran to make a cool rub
for dry, brittle hands for after doing dishes.
I have a huge plant and it is too big for its location. I want ot make a
lotion to use it up but haven't found a recipe as yet. Was going to
check my herbal bible. I will get back to you if I find a recipe. Marg
My cats delight in pulling apart my aloes when they want attention. I
have sliced the broken pieces, wrapped them with saran wrap and popped
them into the freezer so if I burn I can slap a cold piece on after the
initial dose of fresh direct from the plant. (I am burning me all the
time.) If the frozen pieces thaw they are a bit slimier than normal. I
sometimes strip out the pulp and spread that on saran to make a cool rub
for dry, brittle hands for after doing dishes.
I have a huge plant and it is too big for its location. I want ot make a
lotion to use it up but haven't found a recipe as yet. Was going to
check my herbal bible. I will get back to you if I find a recipe. Marg
Deborah Green wrote:
