What should I do if the aloe vera plant overflows the pot?

Aloe vera is a very common potted plant and is very easy to grow. It is very easy for aloe vera to overflow the pot. If you grow aloe vera for more than half a year, it will grow many side buds. So what should you do if the aloe vera plant overflows the pot? Let’s learn more about it below.

What should I do if the aloe vera plant overflows the pot?

After the aloe vera has grown out of the pot, you can divide it and transplant it in spring or autumn. Autumn is a very suitable time for transplanting and dividing aloe vera because the aloe vera that has grown out of the pot has no growing space, which affects its growth. You can take this opportunity to divide it and propagate it in several more pots. In a year, it will grow out of the pot again.

Aloe vera division and transplanting method

1. Remove the aloe vera from the pot

First, take the aloe vera out of the pot with its roots and soil, then gently break apart the side buds. It is best to keep the root system intact and not damage the roots. If the two side buds are not easy to break apart, do not separate them, but plant them directly together. This way, they will adapt to the pot and grow quickly after planting. If the root system is damaged, let the wound dry before planting.

2. Prepare the flower pot

Prepare a flower pot. It doesn't need to be too big, otherwise it will be difficult to control watering. The diameter should be about 10 cm to 20 cm. Using loose and fertile sandy soil for planting is more conducive to ventilation and drainage.

3. Planting and maintenance

After planting, do not water too much. After watering once, wait until the soil in the pot is slightly dry before watering again. Place it in a cool, ventilated place that is not exposed to the sun for a period of time. After about a month, you can water it normally and expose it to light.

4. Post-maintenance

Aloe vera is a relatively easy potted plant to grow. During the growing season (spring and autumn), you can grow it in full sunlight. Water it thoroughly when the soil is dry. Keep it ventilated and avoid direct sunlight in the summer. Aloe vera leaves that are exposed to direct sunlight will have sun spots. Place it in a place with diffuse light and good ventilation for maintenance in the summer.

Aloe vera can be fertilized frequently during the growing season. Organic fertilizer is best. Cow and sheep manure and cake fertilizer are all very good. If there is no organic fertilizer, chemical fertilizer can also be used. Slow-release fertilizer and compound fertilizer can all be used. The principle of fertilization is to apply thin fertilizers frequently. Do not fertilize in summer and winter. In winter, keep the plant under temperatures above 10 degrees and get more sunlight to increase the temperature. If the temperature is relatively low, the potting soil should be kept slightly dry.

That’s it