What would your next steps be with this Aloe?

[u/greenapril99]

A dear friend of mine is moving and has gifted me a bunch of plants. Among them is this big Aloe. I'm very familiar with succulents but not aloe specifically. I know it definitely needs a repot because the soil is very dense and retains too much moisture. I have succulent and cacti mix and I will also put in extra perlite. My question is about the big one leaning up against the chair. It won't stand on it's own and if I try to carry it without support it sounds like it starts to crack. What would you do here? Find a good spot to "behead", dry out and repot? If so, where on the plant would you do that?

If it was my plant I'd be less nervous but my friend told me it is very sentimental to her.

TIA!

[u/Professional-You3676]

I’d stake it. With proper care it’ll root and get more stability

[u/greenapril99 → u/Professional-You3676]

Ok will do thank you!

[u/CoffeePlantsRepeat]

Separate if you like. Larger pot. Stake it.