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title: "I was given a large broken off piece of aloe Vera plants should I…"
description: "I was given a large broken off piece of aloe Vera plants should I just put it in soil or just put it in water"
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author: "Holly"
published: "2025-07-01T09:45:14.422367Z"
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# I was given a large broken off piece of aloe Vera plants should I…

_Geplaatst door Holly op 2025-07-01_

I was given a large broken off piece of aloe Vera plants should I just put it in soil or just put it in water

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## 4 reacties

### plantgeek reageerde op 2025-07-01

put in shallow soil \& mist regularly

### Nunyabzwx reageerde op 2025-07-01

I would try the soil or spaghnum moss I've never tried aloes in water.

#### Ahhhh56 antwoordde op 2025-07-01

Soil would be best, but be sure to use a cactus mix with good drainage, and don’t overwater it!

### Holly reageerde op 2025-07-02

Ok thanks you all for the advice 🙂

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