Repotting Aloe Vera: Don't Fear the Roots

Amanda bought an aloe with roots emerging from the pot's drainage holes but feared repotting because plants usually died afterward.

Greg reassured her that aloe vera is extremely tough. He advised repotting into a fast-draining cactus mix, watering thoroughly once, then waiting until the soil is completely dry before watering again.

Repotting Checklist

• Use cactus/succulent mix with added perlite or pumice.
• Water well after repotting, then ignore until soil is bone-dry.
• Don't worry about disturbing roots—aloes recover quickly.