Spiral Aloe is from the Asphodelaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Houseplant so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Houseplant you may have.
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Repotting Spiral Aloe from one pot to another step by step
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Spiral Aloe, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Spiral Aloe profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Spiral Aloe if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Spiral Aloe to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic |
2 – Turn your Spiral Aloe and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Spiral Aloe, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Spiral Aloe up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Spiral Aloe in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Spiral Aloe, the soil type you should use is Sandy, well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Spiral Aloe before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Spiderwort so you don’t waste soil.
How to care for Spiral Aloe
After the repotting process for Spiral Aloe is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Spiral Aloe?
Your Spiral Aloe may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
| Scientific name | Spiral Aloe Aloe Polyphylla |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Aloe polyphylla |
For a different plant in this family, check out Silver Mounds which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Song Of Indias are a good fit as they are in the same family.
More information about Spiral Aloe after repotting
Your plant is from the Asphodelaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Houseplant so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Spiral Aloe, it is toxic to dogs and toxic to cats when interacted with.
Should you keep your repotted Spiral Aloe inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Spiral Aloe will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b) and the plant’s original native area (Africa). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Spiral Aloe or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
If your Spiral Aloe is repotted, will it bloom?
Achieving the desired height of 12 in. tall, 24 in. wide which is what you can expect after the right care for your Spiral Aloe should also come with Pink, orange blooms at Spring, summer time. Check out Spineless Yucca for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
Once the repotting process is done for your Spiral Aloe, what should you do?
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Spiral Aloe grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Africa).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 12 in. tall, 24 in. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Spiral Aloe reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full, partial exposure.