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1 Water aloe deeply but then allow the soil to dry at least 1 to 2 inches deep between waterings, in order to discourage rot; water even less in winter. 2  Aloe plants produce offsets or plantlets or âbabiesâ that can be removed to produce an entirely new plant. Water aloe deeply but then allow the soil to dry at least 1 to 2 inches deep between waterings, in order to discourage rot; water even less in winter. 2  In spring, you could give the Aloe Vera some fertilizer--a diluted solution of bloom type fertilizer (10-40-10).
Sand and Gravel. All members of the Aloe genus require sandy or gravelly soil with very good drainage to reduce the risk of root rot and nutritional deficiencies. When planted in containers, aloe vera plants do well in a mixture of commercial potting mix with extra sand, granite grit or perlite added.They can also be planted in potting soil meant specifically for cactuses. When planting aloe vera outdoors, look for a sandy spot that dries out completely after rainfall.se mulch and plastic only with great care around aloes. According to Purdue University, aloe vera plants grown under black polyethylene mulch produced more gel per leaf than plants grown on bare soil, but the appearance and size of the aloes did not change.