advice on repotting aloe vera

loostep · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:24 am Post subject: advice on repotting aloe vera

Hi
Could you advise me on what type of soil to use for repotting an aloe vera?
Many thanks.
L

forest flame · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:41 am Post subject:

hi loostep
i would suggest a john innes number 2

littlesparrows · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 03 Jul 2011 Posts: 6

..or cactus compost from your local garden centre, if they don't have the John Innes. I have used an ordinary houseplant compost from the supermarket too, with some sharp sand mixed through it. The important thing is that the soil be free-draining as well as nutritious.