Easy, Repotting Aloe Plant
🌿 Repotting Aloe Plant
Hey Cultivator, it’s Angeline 🌸
Today we’re giving a little love to my kitchen companion — a bright, happy Aloe plant growing right on the table by the window. This easy houseplant is beautiful, practical, and simple to care for, but every so often, it needs a fresh start.
If your Aloe has been sitting in the same pot for a while, the soil may compact or lose nutrients, and the roots can start circling the pot. A quick repotting gives it the space and drainage it needs to keep growing strong.
🌱 When to Repot an Aloe
Aloe doesn’t need constant repotting, but when you notice any of these signs, it’s time:
Roots poking out of the bottom holes
Leaves bending or tipping from being top-heavy
Soil staying soggy or drying too fast
Slower growth and pale leaves
Most Aloes do best with a fresh pot and soil every two to three years.
🪴 Choosing a New Pot
This Aloe has been growing in a plastic pot on the kitchen table, so I’m keeping it light and easy. When repotting, choose a plastic or clay pot with several drainage holes.
Go up just one size larger than your current pot — enough room for roots to stretch, but not so large that soil stays wet for too long.
Plastic pots work perfectly indoors because they’re lightweight, hold moisture slightly longer, and protect your table from drips.
🌸 The Best Soil for Aloe
Aloe needs soil that drains quickly. Use a cactus or succulent mix or blend your own:
2 parts potting soil
1 part coarse sand
1 part perlite or pumice
This keeps the soil airy and prevents the roots from sitting in water.
If your kitchen stays humid, adding a small handful of pebbles to the bottom of the pot helps improve airflow around the roots.
🌿 Step-by-Step: Repotting Aloe Plant
1. Prepare the new pot.
Add a little dry soil mix to the bottom — enough to cushion the roots.
2. Remove the plant.
Gently hold the base of your Aloe and turn the pot sideways. Tap the sides to loosen the soil. Avoid pulling on the leaves; they can bruise easily.
3. Check the roots.
Trim away any dried or soft roots with clean scissors.
4. Replant.
Place the Aloe in the center of the new pot and add soil around it, pressing gently until it’s stable.
5. Wait before watering.
Hold off on watering for about five days to let any root cuts seal before introducing moisture again.
☀️ Light and Tabletop Care
Aloe loves bright, indirect sunlight — that’s why a kitchen table near a window is the perfect home. If your window faces south or west, the plant will get plenty of light without burning.
Rotate the pot every few days to keep the leaves growing evenly. Water only when the top inch of soil feels dry. Too much water is the most common mistake with Aloe.
🌿 Bonus Tip — Aloe Pups
If you notice small baby Aloes (pups) around the base, you can gently separate them while repotting. Each one can become its own new plant in a small pot.
They make sweet little gifts or can be grouped together in a decorative bowl on the same kitchen table.
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🌞 Final Thoughts
Repotting your Aloe plant is quick, easy, and so rewarding. A few minutes spent refreshing its soil and giving the roots a little room to grow will keep it beautiful and healthy year-round.
So grab your potting mix, clear a little space on your kitchen table, and give your Aloe a fresh start today.
Stay Green Always
— Angeline Verdant 💚
