How To Repot Aloe Vera

16.08.2023 - 16:01 / getbusygardening.com / Amy Andrychowicz / Aloe Vera

Repotting aloe vera is very simple, even for beginners. In this post, I’m going to explain everything you need to know about replanting your aloe vera, with step-by-step instructions.

If your aloe vera has outgrown its container or seems to be growing very slowly, then it’s time to repot it.

The process doesn’t require any special skills and can completely rejuvenate your plant.

This guide will answer all your questions about repotting aloe vera and explain exactly how to do it, step by step, so you’ll be able to keep your plant flourishing for years to come.

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The best time to repot aloe vera is in the spring or early summer. This is just before its period of active growth.

I don’t recommend doing it in the fall or winter, because it can trigger new growth which may become leggy and weak.

Avoid repotting a sick or bug-infested aloe vera, as the process is stressful for them and your plant may not be able to recover from the transplant shock.

If you just brought it home from the store, allow it to become accustomed to its new environment for several weeks before moving it to a new container.

You’ll know your aloe vera needs repotting when you see signs it has become too big for its container.

You may notice roots emerging from the bottom of the pot or showing above the soil. You may even see that the container is bulging or has started to crack.

Here are some other signs that it’s time to repot your aloe vera plant…

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Aloe vera will usually need repotting every 2 to 5 years, depending on the size of the container and the age of the plant.

It is quite happy to be slightly pot-bound, but should be replanted when it starts outgrowing its container.

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