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The repotting does the aloe vera good
Repot aloe vera regularly
Aloe vera is an expansively vigilant, easy-care leaf succulents, cultivated in Germany as a houseplant for the sunny spot. Regular repotting is good for the healthy development of the plant and also saves the fertilizer.
The aloe plants usually grow in basal rosettes or schopfig crowded together at the stem or branch end. New leaves emerge in the middle of the plant. These are in the adult state about 50 cm long, thick-fleshy, tapering at the top and occupied at the edges with thorns.
The Zimmeraloe is also - depending on the type - usually a fast growing plant, so you should consider the ever-increasing space requirements even before buying. The true aloe needs a larger container every 2-3 years. This should always contain a drainage layer, so that no waterlogging can form.
Permeable soil is important
For the cultivation of aloe vera is particularly well sandy, dry and well-drained soil. A mixture of commercially available houseplant soil with sand and possibly a little peat or finished cactus or succulent substrate are well permeable to water, so that excess irrigation water can flow away.
When and how is it repotted?
The robust Aloe vera can be repotted at any time except during flowering. However, it makes sense to do this after hibernation. The best time is between May and June. If you transplant your aloe vera regularly into a larger pot, the additional fertilizer inputs are unnecessary as the plant can absorb enough nutrients from the fresh soil. When repotting, keep the following in mind:
Tips
The leaves of your aloe vera brown spots, this is mostly due to the excessive watering. If the whole plant is affected, you may still be able to save it by repotting it in the fresh, dry soil. Do not pour in the first weeks after repotting!