How to Remove Aloe Vera From the Ground

Aloe vera is a succulent plant native to Africa, best known for the soothing, healing gel contained in its plump leaves. If an outdoor aloe plant is in danger of freezing or being trampled upon, you can dig it up and transplant it into an indoor container. Aloe plants thrive well indoors when placed in a sunny, south- or west-facing spot. If desired, you can remove aloe offshoots or take stem cuttings to grow additional aloe plants.

Things You'll Need

• Garden spade
• Flowerpot
• Cactus potting soil

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Dig a circle around the aloe plant with a radius equal in length to the plant's longest branch. This will prevent root damage.

   • 2

     Continue digging into the ground to a depth equal to the plant's height. Work the spade into the soil under the plant to loosen it and facilitate removal.

   • 3

     Lift the aloe plant out of the ground carefully.

   • 4

     Transplant the aloe into a flowerpot filled with cactus potting mix. The flowerpot should have a large drainage hole at the bottom.