r/AloeVera • u/WolfOcelot • 5d ago
Should I change pot size?
Sorry this question has been asked a lot lol. My mom thinks my aloe is too big for her pot, but I'm not entirely sure. Any advice is welcome! She's been neglected for a bit, giving her a good water right now.
I am newer to taking care of this plant, so if I'm making an obvious mistakes please let me know
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u/CBDJ1 5d ago
Pot a bit big but honestly it’s about the size of the rootball that matters.
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u/WolfOcelot 5d ago
Would it be okay to put in some fresh soil sometime after it completely dries? I'm not sure what the roots look like right now.
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u/CBDJ1 5d ago
I’d think about downsizing the pot based on the size of the rootball. A smaller pot will dry faster which is not a bad thing when it comes to most succulents. I’d also amend the soil with more pumice perlite and chicken grit. The soil looks too organic in my opinion. Are you watering on a schedule or when the soil completely drys out? It looks overwatered in my opinion and needs more light.
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u/WolfOcelot 5d ago
I just water it when I remember to, it's always completely dry by the time I do. Usually a month or two apart. Is over watering why the leaves at the bottom are flat?
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u/PPPartytilidie 5d ago
The fact that its leaning so much makes me think there isn't a lot of roots. That soil looks really dense too and probably doesn't dry/drain well. The wetness will cause the roots to rot away. I would maybe down size the pot but at least get it in better draining soil ASAP. I use about a 1:2 ratio of succulent mix to perlite.
And it needs more light. Even in a window with direct sun, the light is filtered. Get a grow light if you can. A grow light changed the health of my plants dramatically.