• posted on 04-04-2026 in plants

So at the end of summer 25 i had a small problem with where to put my 50 aloe vera plants, literally. Typically i just bring them in the house but many of the aloe vera became too large and thus bigger pots plus more plants wasn't mathing very well.
time was of the essence, with a chilly fall and long winter approaching. lowkey was wondering if i should just call a local landscaping company iykyk and donate them. then i thought to just let them go, dismantle...

but, my small clones reminded me of how well they survive with the root exposed dry. my little ones are often left bare-root for weeks prior to potting as i already have so many. think plant shipping but this time for dormancy.
so it was like an 'oh' moment. just take them out the pot and let them chill bare-root... somewhere...

ended up finding stands and stuff to sit them on in bedroom ironically. next to a sunny window, from oct to apr. believe it or not anon, at time of writing im preparing them for spring/summer potting/planting.
a little mist of water on the roots, then pot them and take outside. after that is finished i'll post the results and placement.
but yeah, just wanted to share. if you live somewhere with cold/long winters but hot asf summers then this trick may work for you as well. just remember to keep your succulents dry during the off season if nothing else.