In this article, you will learn step by step how to create aAloe Verais repotted correctly. You will also find useful tips at the end of this article to make repotting your aloe even easier.
Of course, you will also need a pot into which the plant is to be repotted. This should be approx. 4 cm larger in diameter than the old pot. This will give the plant new space for its roots. Here you are repotting from a pot with a diameter of 8 cm into the new one with a diameter of 12 cm.
The difference in size of the pots must be compensated with soil. It is best to useAloe VeraCactus soil or succulent soil. However, as the plant's demands on the substrate are very low, you can also use conventional plant soil without any problems.
Choose a planter that you like. The choice is almost endless in terms of materials, shapes and colors.
The plant pictured is about 30cm high and was relocated a few days after purchase.
The beginning of spring is generally the best time to repot plants, as the growth phase of the plant is imminent. However, you can repot an aloe vera at any time of year, especially if it is kept indoors. When the roots of your aloe begin to grow out towards the bottom of the pot as shown in the picture, you should repot the plant.
There are a few tips and tricks to make it easier to remove the plant from its original pot. The plant is easier to remove when the soil is dry. If you still have problems, press against the side of the plastic pot as shown in the picture. The root ball will then detach from the edge and can be easily removed.
With a little soil at the bottom of the new pot, you give the roots new space to spread out and absorb nutrients for the plant. As aloe vera is very sensitive to waterlogging, you can create a drainage layer. This can be done by adding gravel or sand to the bottom of the new pot. The water permeability can also prevent waterlogging.
Now you can place your aloe vera in the new pot and adjust the amount of substrate under the plant if necessary. Ideally, the root ball should then be 1-2 cm below the edge of the pot.
You can now add soil in a circle around the root ball until your plant is seated. Press the soil down lightly to give the plant enough support.
Finally, water the aloe vera generously. This way you can see if the soil is sinking and you need to add some substrate to the pot. If not, you can now place the pot in the planter and return the plant to its location.
Do not water your plant for a few days before repotting. The soil will contract slightly as it dries, making it easier to remove the aloe from the pot.
Do not repot your plant while it is flowering, as the plant needs a lot of nutrients during this time. Repotting disrupts the nutrient supply somewhat, which your plant needs to recover from.
Do not fertilize your aloe vera immediately after repotting. The new soil usually contains enough nutrients to supply your plant. The packaging of the substrate used often states how long the nutrients will last.
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