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Posted 1M ago by @DoughtyTutsan52

My first aloe plant. Is it time to move to a bigger pot?

#AloeVera
3ft to light, direct
8โ€ pot with drainage
Last watered 13 hours ago
The answer to that question is yes ๐Ÿ˜‰
looks ready for a larger pot to me! Make sure to choose a pot 1-2inches larger than your current one with good drainage.
@DoughtyTutsan52 I agree with @Uzi and @UniquelyOregano
Move it into a pot a few inches deeper with the same diameter if possible that should give it enough room to even give you some pups
Awesome, thanks everyone!
@DoughtyTutsan52 When repotting an Aloe vera, choose a wider (dimensionally larger) pot rather than a deeper one. Aloe vera has shallow, spreading roots, so a wider container allows space for new "pups" (offsets) to grow. Only increase the pot size by roughly 1โ€“2 inches in diameter to avoid waterlogged soil.
@Ms.Persnickety thank you!
Your aloe looks healthy, what's your care routine?