Want to Get Your Aloe Vera Growing Upright? Here’s What You Need to Know (+ More Tips!)

Aloe vera is a popular and low-maintenance plant, known for its soothing gel and ability to thrive with minimal care. However, many aloe owners face a common problem—a droopy, spreading plant instead of one that grows upright. If your aloe vera is growing sideways or leaning over, don’t worry! With a few simple adjustments, you can encourage it to grow tall, strong, and healthy.

Why Is My Aloe Vera Not Growing Upright?

Before fixing the problem, it’s important to understand why your aloe vera is drooping:

Not Enough Sunlight ☀️ – Aloe vera needs bright, indirect sunlight to grow properly. If it doesn’t get enough light, it will stretch and become weak.
Overwatering or Poor Drainage 💦 – Too much water can make the leaves heavy and cause them to sag. Aloe prefers dry soil between waterings.
Pot Is Too Big 🪴 – A pot that’s too large can cause the plant to spread out instead of growing upwards.
Weak Roots or Crowded Pups 🌱 – If your aloe has many baby plants (pups) or weak roots, it won’t stand tall.

How to Get Your Aloe Vera to Grow Upright

1. Give It More Sunlight 🌞

Aloe vera thrives in 6-8 hours of bright, indirect light. If it’s leaning toward the light source, rotate it every few days to encourage even growth.

✔️ Best Placement: Near a south- or west-facing window or under a grow light if indoors.

2. Adjust Your Watering Routine 💧

Aloe vera does not like soggy soil. Overwatering can weaken its roots, making it floppy.

✅ Water only when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. In most cases, watering every 2-3 weeks is enough.

🚫 Avoid watering too frequently, especially in winter when growth slows.

3. Use the Right Pot & Soil 🪴

✔️ Choose a well-draining pot – Terracotta pots are best because they allow moisture to escape.
✔️ Use cactus or succulent soil – This prevents water from sitting around the roots.
✔️ Make sure the pot has drainage holes – Never let your aloe sit in standing water!

4. Remove Pups (Baby Plants) 🌿

If your aloe vera has too many pups growing at the base, it can become crowded and top-heavy.

✅ How to Remove Aloe Pups:

Gently remove the plant from its pot.
Separate pups from the main plant by carefully cutting them off.
Replant the pups in small pots and let the main aloe vera thrive!

5. Provide Support for Weak Leaves 🌱

If your aloe vera is already leaning, you can gently tie the leaves together with soft string to encourage upward growth.

Another option is to add small stakes around the base and use plant ties for support.

Bonus Tips for a Healthy Aloe Vera

✔️ Fertilize lightly – Use a diluted succulent fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring & summer).
✔️ Clean the leaves – Wipe dust off the leaves so they can absorb sunlight better.
✔️ Repot every 2-3 years – This gives the roots room to grow and prevents overcrowding.

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Want to get your aloe vera growing upright? Here’s what you need to know (+ more tips)