Aloe (Transplanting)

I always wanted an Aloe Vera plant for it's many uses.

 1. Repeals certain garden pests.

 2. Hand sanitizer (3 parts isopropyl alcohol to 1 part aloe vera gel).

 3. Soothes burn, stops mosquito bit itching and is eatable.  

So, when my neighbor moved away and offered me this plant, I graciously accepted. 

Aloe is not a fussy plant. It grows in most soil as along as it drains well, so standard potting soil is just fine.

Aloe produces what is referred to as Pups. 

The Pups are attached to the mother at the base and can be cut or broken apart. Try and untangle the roots the best you can, but you can cut the roots if they are too tangled. Once separated, place the plants in a shaded area for a day to allow the wounds to heal over.   

Fill a pot with soil, plant the Aloe, water well and place in a shaded area for a week to 10-days to allow the roots to adjust.