Water the aloe lightly 1–2 days before repotting
Choose a pot with drainage holes that is 1–2 inches wider than the current pot
Use a well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix
Gently remove the aloe from its current pot
Loosen old soil from the roots
Trim any dead, mushy, or rotten roots with clean scissors
Separate offsets or pups if desired
Place a small layer of fresh soil in the new pot
Set the aloe in the center at the same soil level as before
Fill around the roots with fresh soil
Keep the crown above the soil line
Press the soil lightly to stabilize the plant
Do not bury the leaves
Wait 3–7 days before watering after repotting
Place the repotted aloe in bright, indirect light
Resume normal watering only when the soil is completely dry
Avoid fertilizing for a few weeks after repotting