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Transplanting aloe vera is often a good idea. Those that are top heavy, leaning over, and have pups, are all good candidates for re-potting.
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Transplanting Aloe Vera When It's Way Out of Control

Though aloe vera may be one of the easiest houseplants to grow, repotting it is sometimes a necessary task. I'm showing you an easy way to transplant it when it's out of control.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: DIY Projects
Yield: 1 Plant
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Gardening tool
  • Sharp clean paring knife

Materials

  • Clay pot
  • Perlite
  • Potting Soil for cacti and succulents

Instructions

  • Cut off a good bit of the base or mother plant with a sharp knife.
  • Let the wound form a callus on the stem for a few days.
  • Re-pot along with any little aloe vera pups or off shoots into a heavy shallow terra cotta pot.
  • Use a lightweight soil mix that drains quickly.
  • Add perlite if needed to your potting mix, or use a cactus mix used for cacti and succulents.
  • Do not water right away. Give the plant(s) several days to adjust before watering.
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