What to do with my Aloe Vera?!

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  1. ennnceee

    ennnceee Gardener

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    I'm not sure if I'm in the right category here, but let's see.

    I have an AV in my north-facing bay window and I love it!

    The trouble, as you might know, is that it's outgrowing my ability to lift it for watering (it's in a container with holes in the bottom!) and it won't be too long before it has outgrown the space; and I imagine it would need re-potting (again) before too long.

    This is a silly question, really, but I just wonder where we go from here. I can leave it where it is until it has really taken over, but, as I say, soon I won't be able to lift it for watering.

    I'm just thinking aloud, really and would welcome any other thoughts on the subject.

    Thanks!

    Neil
     
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        use the leaves is best

        1. Pamper yourself to a soothing body rub. Slice aloe leaves lengthwise and use the inner sides as a biodegradable body scrub in the shower.

        2. Treat burns from minor mishaps in the kitchen—from grease splatters or hot utensils.

        3. For more major kitchen mishaps like a scald, mix some aloe gel and vitamin E oil into a little jar for a homemade burn healer.

        4. Banish black and blue bruises by swapping on the good goo.

        5. Soothe and heal sunburns the feel-good way. Aloe contains cooling properties similar to menthol.
         
      • ennnceee

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        Thanks, Lea and Spruce. Good stuff!
         
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