How to Transplant Aloe Vera Plant

Aloe vera plants like full sunlight but will tolerate partial shade. Aloe vera has thick leaves that grow in a rosette. It produces smaller aloe vera plants around the base. These offsets are used to propagate itself. Flowers are produced only in warm climates. They must have well-drained soil. This easy-to-grow succulent grows slowly and needs little maintenance to do well. The gel inside the thick, fleshy leaves helps heal skin and relieve burns.

Plant pot
Bleach
Water
Potting soil
Sand
Potted aloe vera

Instructions

- 1
  Wash your plant pot and rinse with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water to sterilize it. This will get rid of any diseases and insects.
- 2
  Create a soil mixture of one part potting soil and one part coarse sand. This is a good combination that gives the aloe nutrients and lots of drainage. It mimics the soil aloe grows in when found in its natural habitat.
- 3
  Tip your aloe vera on its side and gently remove the plant from its pot. Carefully tap the soil off the root. The root does not have to be totally bare, but most of the soil needs to be removed. This will allow the nutrients in the new soil to reach the roots quicker.
- 4
  Fill your container half-way with your soil mixture. Place your aloe in your plant pot and fill the rest of the space around the plant with your soil mixture. Use your hands to tap the soil down firmly to secure the aloe in the plant pot.
- 5
  Let your aloe vera rest for one week without watering it. This will force the roots to seek out moisture. Lightly water your aloe vera plant after the week is up.

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