How to Transplant an Aloe Vera Plant

An aloe vera plant is a type of succulent plant that has many uses. They are used to treat burns, insect bites and small cuts. It can also be eaten for its health benefits and made into a tea. Aloe Vera is grown as an ornamental house plant and is easily taken care of. They do grow slowly, but can reach up to a foot in size depending on the species. Transplanting an aloe vera plant is the easiest way to grow them.

Transplant Offshoots

The aloe vera plant will begin to have "babies." These offshoots are separate plants that begin to grow in the same pot. They have their own root system and should be replanted to give it its own space.

Remove Plant

Take out the entire Aloe Vera plant and loosen up the root ball. As you loosen the root ball you should begin removing the separate plants. Take caution in removing them so that you do not rip the roots off. Make sure they each have their own root system intact.

Repot in New Soil

Fill the appropriate sized pots halfway with cactus soil mix and place the Aloe Vera plant into the pot. Finish filling in around the plant and leave it loose so air can circulate into the root. Do the same with the smaller offshoots in their own pots.