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title: "Hi everybody! My mom gifted me her 4 aloe vera plants that she’s been…"
description: "Hi everybody! My mom gifted me her 4 aloe vera plants that she’s been growing for years. As you can see it’s gotten a little out of control… What’s the best…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Robert"
published: "2025-09-21T15:29:48.690367Z"
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# Hi everybody! My mom gifted me her 4 aloe vera plants that she’s been…

_Posted by Robert on 2025-09-21_

Hi everybody! My mom gifted me her 4 aloe vera plants that she’s been growing for years. As you can see it’s gotten a little out of control…

What’s the best way to clean this up and separate the plants without damaging them? Also, should I wait until next spring to repot since fall season is already here.

Would love to hear how you’d tackle this. Thanks!

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## 6 comments

### jlsKenzy commented on 2025-09-21

I don't have an aloe, so no advice other than to wish you luck! That will definitely be a challenge.

#### Robert replied on 2025-09-21

Thanks! Yeah, it’s definitely going to be a project. I’ll post an update once I start tackling it

### Mysti M commented on 2025-09-21

Holy cow! What was your mom doing that it grew so big?!!! No advice but can't wait to see how it looks all cleaned up.

#### Robert replied on 2025-09-21

Right?! lol I have no idea what she did to make it explode like this. I’ll share pics once I get it divided and cleaned up.

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-09-22

Wow! Never seen aloe that wild before!

### Dead Plant Society commented on 2025-09-22

Aloe will grow pups and spread like crazy. Theyre blooms are really pretty too. They will get unruly without pruning (I suggest THICK gloves). Neat thing too is it can be eaten and has great medicinal benefits- so prune away!

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