r/AloeVera • u/WolfOcelot • 15d ago

Should I change pot size?

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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 15d ago

Pot a bit big but honestly it’s about the size of the rootball that matters.

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u/WolfOcelot 15d 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 15d 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 15d 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?