Clara wrote:
I live in Casper, WY and I Have a Huge Aloe Vera that needs repotted
but Im affraid of breaking him. For our climate he is rare, even for
a house plant. He is 4' 2" tall, 38" from side to side and has about
a 3" (stock?) Im not sure if that is the right word for an Aloe. I
know this must sound kind of ridiculous, but I've had Henry forever.
Can anyone give me advice, tips of the trade or (an old family
secret) :-} for repotting this old beast without breaking him? I
would so appreciate any ideas. Thank You

I would have several people on hand to do this. You need lots of pairs of
hands to hold the plant by several places so not too much strain is put on
any part, to hold the pot etc. Have the new pot and its filling ready, lay
the old pot on its side with people holding bits of the plant up and then
tap the old pot off the root ball. Clean it up and then all together lift
the plant the right way up and put in the new pot, stand it up and fill in
as usual.

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