Repotting--Aloe Vera can stand being root-bound, so repotting is not
necessary until the upper
plant gets top-heavy. When a
plant gets
root-bound, it will send out more new shoots or pups. If these are not
taken out for replanting when they are 3 to 4 inches high, they will suck
the life from the mother plarlt, which will get bright green and spread
its leaves horizontally rather than vertically. The
plants will grow in
any kind of soil but good drainage is essential. The pups should be
repotted when large enough, watered well and not watered again for about
3 weeks, forcing new roots to seek water. The transplanted pup may turn
grey or brown for a while, which is normal. New pups make wonderful
presents.
