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Instructions

1 Wash your plant pot and rinse with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water to sterilize it. This will get rid of any diseases and insects.

2 Create a soil mixture of one part potting soil and one part coarse sand. This is a good combination that gives the aloe nutrients and lots of drainage. It mimics the soil aloe grows in when found in its natural habitat.

3 Tip your aloe vera on its side and gently remove the plant from its pot. Carefully tap the soil off the root. The root does not have to be totally bare, but most of the soil needs to be removed. This will allow the nutrients in the new soil to reach the roots quicker.

4 Fill your container half-way with your soil mixture. Place your aloe in your plant pot and fill the rest of the space around the plant with your soil mixture. Use your hands to tap the soil down firmly to secure the aloe in the plant pot.

5 Let your aloe vera rest for one week without watering it. This will force the roots to seek out moisture. Lightly water your aloe vera plant after the week is up.

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