Choose a pot with drainage holes
Use a well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix
Water the aloe lightly a day before transplanting if the soil is very dry
Gently remove the aloe from its current pot
Loosen soil from the roots carefully
Separate any offsets or pups if desired
Inspect roots and trim off any rotten or damaged parts
Fill the new pot partway with fresh soil
Place the aloe in the new pot at the same depth as before
Add soil around the roots and lightly firm it
Keep the crown above the soil line
Do not pack the soil tightly
Wait a few days before watering after transplanting
Place the plant in bright indirect light
Resume normal watering only after the soil dries out
Avoid fertilizing immediately after transplanting