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title: "So I got this monster of an aloe plant from my Mother.. it’s a giant…"
description: "So I got this monster of an aloe plant from my Mother.. it’s a giant and was growing sideways outta the pot. I repositioned it but it’s still leaning hard. My…"
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author: "Amber Gray"
published: "2023-09-21T14:10:50.704Z"
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# So I got this monster of an aloe plant from my Mother.. it’s a giant…

_Posted by Amber Gray on 2023-09-21_

So I got this monster of an aloe plant from my Mother.. it’s a giant and was growing sideways outta the pot. I repositioned it but it’s still leaning hard. My question would be- is it safe to break off the drooping ones or should I leave it alone? Within a few days it’s sprouted new growth..

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## 8 comments

### Ryan Wonders commented on 2023-09-21

I usually cut the not so great looking leaves off of my aloe and it makes a big difference in how it looks

#### Amber Gray replied on 2023-09-21

I don’t know much about them honestly, but after some research it says they are water logged when they drop but it doesn’t feel extremely mushy so I’m not sure.

### Thomas commented on 2023-09-21

Love it! Have you repotted it recently, or checked the roots? The way the new growth is coming out makes me think it’s an offshoot—a baby aloe! If it’s big enough with its own roots you may be able to carefully pull it from its mother and give it a new pot for a home! I would also check to make sure the soil is dry between waterings and has enough drainage. Aerate the soil by poking holes with a chopstick.

#### Amber Gray replied on 2023-09-21

Thanks for the advice! I haven’t reported it but it’s probably time.

#### Amber Gray replied on 2023-09-21

Re-potted

#### Dee replied on 2023-09-23

Is it doing better ? My Aloe “Aliceson” is having the same issues. Drooping to one side but yet still making babies.

### Thomas commented on 2023-09-21

My aloe was also leaning heavily. I repotted it in a taller pot.

### Rhaine commented on 2023-09-29

I usually cut off the dead pieces

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