How to Divide Aloe Plants in 5 Simple Steps

03.09.2023 - 18:57 / gardenerspath.com / Kat Sanchez

How to Divide Aloe Plants in 5 Simple Steps

Are your Aloe vera plants starting to take up too much space?

That means it’s time to give them some extra room to grow and create new plants that you can share with others as gifts by dividing them.

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There are over 400 species of aloe. In this guide, I’ll focus on dividing the types that grow low to the ground, not the tree-like ones, which entails a different process.

You can learn more about the different aloe species by checking out our guide that covers various types.

Now, let’s dive into the step-by-step how-to that will show you how to easily divide these fantastic succulents.

Here’s what’s ahead:

By following these straightforward steps, you can easily divide your A. vera plants and keep them thriving for years.

This process is a great way to keep them healthy and looking their best.

First, to determine when to divide your aloe plant, you should look for signs of mature pups starting to overcrowd and get cramped in the area where they are planted, either in the ground or in a pot.

Since these succulents are resilient, you can do this any time.

However, I like to divide them during late fall or winter in southern California since it can get sweltering here at other times of year.

I would have to water them more often to encourage root development at times when the soil dries quickly, so it’s better to divide when the weather is cooler.

Next, carefully remove the plant from its pot or garden bed.

If they’re growing in the ground, you can use a shovel to dig them up, and if they’re growing in a pot, you can either set the