Sunday, April 8, 2012

Root Bound Aloe

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"Aloe Vera can stand being root-bound, so repotting is not necessary until the 
upper plant gets top-heavy. When a plant gets root-bound, it will send out more 
new shoots or pups. If these are not taken out for replanting when they are 3 to 
4 inches high, they will suck the life from the mother plant, which will get bright 
green and spread its leaves horizontally rather than vertically. The plants will 
grow in any kind of soil but good drainage is essential. The pups should be 
repotted when large enough, watered well and not watered again for about 3 
weeks, forcing new roots to seek water. The transplanted pup may turn grey or 
brown for a while, which is normal."





















































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