What to do with my Aloe Vera?!

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

 

You can split Aloe Vera very easily. This may help: http://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-divide-aloe-vera-and-other-succulents/

 

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.

 

Thanks, Lea and Spruce. Good stuff!