We’ll go over the process of repotting aloe vera in each case. We’ll also tell you when to transplant aloe plants and answer FAQs.

Repotting aloe plant: choose the right pot, use a cactus soil mixture, water before repotting, remove the aloe plant, place the plant in the new pot, and water your newly repotted aloe plant.

Please read on for more detailed information.

Repotting Aloe Plant

Here’s everything you need for repotting aloe.

Choose the Right Pot

The best pots for aloe plants are those that drain very well and are large enough (and heavy enough) to support the large foliage of a growing plant. Unglazed earthenware and ceramic pots like classic terra cotta provide both breathable, permeable sides as well as substantial weight.

The new pot you choose should only be one or two inches wider than the old one. It may take a while for the soil to dry out if you use a pot that is significantly larger than the one you are currently using. Don’t simply choose a large pot so you won’t have to repot it for a few years because the base of your aloe plant can rot in the presence of consistently moist soil. If your plant is already quite large, you can simply repot it in the same pot after pruning the roots and removing any offsets.

A drainage hole in the pot is preferable. Aloe plants prefer relatively dry soil. Using a planter made of a porous, breathable material will help allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Planter pots made of terra cotta, unglazed pottery, or concrete are great choices for other succulents, such as aloe.

Some planters have a matching saucer that sits under the pot to catch drips. Other large planters are watertight and are generally used as an outer decor planter along with a thin plastic nursery pot liner (the aloe is planted in the nursery pot that drains easily, and then the whole thing gets popped into the watertight outer pot).

Use a Cactus Soil Mixture

Use a soil mixture that is appropriate for succulents like aloe. You can either use a general potting soil blend or a cactus soil blend. Here are some good potting soil options for repotting aloe plants:

• Hoffman Organic Cactus and Succulent Soil Mix
• The Sill’s Organic Cacti Mix

Avoid using outdoor soil. The aloe plant won’t want to retain extra water. Before repotting, don’t overly moisten the soil; instead, use a brand-new bag of potting soil.

Water before Repotting

An important step to repotting your aloe plant is to water it 24 hours before you intend to repot it (unless the plant has been watered in the last few days). This is because when a plant is re-potted after having been allowed to dry out, it almost always experiences transplant shock, and if your aloe is particularly thirsty, watering it can be challenging.

Take a look at the aloe’s leaves to determine how much water to give it. No signs of shriveling or withering should be present; they should be swollen and shiny. If they’re not quite in this condition yet—and especially if they’re drooping—you may need to wait until the next scheduled watering before moving forward with repotting.

Remove the Aloe Plant

Removing an aloe plant from its present pot is the next step in repotting it. This can be accomplished by first gently removing the aloe plant from its soil with a fork, then using your hands to remove any remaining dirt. The aloe plant is delicate and fragile, so please be kind to it. You might need to use a butter knife to cut the root ball free if it is stuck in the pot by slicing around the sides with the blade. Whichever method you use, move slowly and gently to make the transition easier on yourself and the plant.

Place the Plant in the New Pot

The plant must then be placed in its new pot with a high-quality potting mix (as was mentioned above), being careful to keep it upright and straight. You don’t want to cover your aloe’s base with too much soil, so do not bury it deeper than it was growing in its previous container. In the area surrounding the plant’s base, gently compact the soil.

Water Your Newly Repotted Aloe Plant

After repotting your aloe plant, water it right away. In addition to giving the opportunity to check that water is easily draining out of the drainage hole, this mostly just serves to settle the soil down around the base of the plant.

Water immediately after repotting and again in about three weeks, using rainwater or distilled water if possible. In order to keep your aloe plant healthy and flourishing, it’s a good idea to wait until the top inch of soil feels dry before watering it again.

When to Transplant Aloe Plants?

The fact that aloes typically prefer a little overcrowding is just one of the many factors that make them such good houseplants. It is not urgent to move your plant if it is growing too large for its container. But eventually it will become rootbound, so potting it up is a good idea.

Additionally, if an aloe is beginning to produce pups, repotting is crucial. These are smaller offshoots of the mother plant that are still attached to the main root system but can live on their own as full plants. Transplanting is necessary if your main aloe plant is surrounded by smaller pups and is beginning to look leggy and droopy.

FAQs

Summary: Repotting Aloe Plant

To repot an aloe, carefully remove it from the previous container. You ought to be able to pull any pups away from the main root mass if any are there. However, you might need to use a knife to cut the plant’s roots apart if it is rootbound. Don’t worry, aloe plants are very tough and the roots can handle being cut apart. As long as each pup still has a few roots attached, they should be okay. After your aloe has been divided, leave the plants outside in a warm, dry area for at least one night. Any root wounds will be assisted in healing by this. Then, repot them; small plants can be doubled up in pots that are at least 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.) across.

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