I have an aloe plant that I bought that started out on a window sill. I have repoted the thing three times since I bought it. It has grown into what I call my "Monster". My monster is now soooo big that the core of the plant is bending off to one side. I do not want to let the problem go and end up hurting my Monster. Is there any way possible to trim this plant and possibly start another plant from the trimmings. I really love this plant and would hate to see it die due to over growth. Please help.
Thanks in advance,
Theresa

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ya throw me off some when state the core.i just always thought of the core as the stuff in the leaves cause if make lotion with aloe you remove the core and mix and is stuff inside leaves.I have a plant aloe that was still in ground when moved an object in the garden and one got stepped on and was stepped on as to place plant all one one side.it is now potted up in kitchen on top of microwave.a few leaves were broke so took them off and let them dry about a week so were calloused over& then stuck in potting mix and have been watering.they will grow roots
when your aloe grows new leaves they grow up and when reach comffy size will lay down like rest of older ones.so plant will regain some shape over time.their roots grow shallow so a deep pot is not always needed mainly a pot with width for room.I grow mine in ground in summers.so are only potted 2-3 months of the year dec-feb maybe 2nd week march go back in ground

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First I would like to thank everyone who has replied (with or without tips). I have clipped a couple of the alo pieces and let the ends dry and put them in soil. Hopefully they will grow. I have also noticed that there are three little sprouts in the pot that look to me like this plant is "having babies". go figure. I will keep you posted.
Theresa

trenarose, you aloe plant probably is having babies. they do that when they get to a certain comfort zone.

trenarose, per our earlier communication, here is some more information for you. first of all, i think that based on the tag description, you might have a boxwood bonsai. now, i don't know alot about them, but in my next post (i have to do the research) i will put some links that might help.

also, there are others will probably be along with more links. will did have a good point about the identification of the actual plant. if you could post a picture, or email one to the webmaster so that he can get it posted, we will be able to provide even more help.

in the meantime, i would use some of the "houseplant" basics on these bonsai's. first question...
have you lifted it from the pot to check the status of the root system? the roots should be firm, rather than mushy.
second, does it seem to dry out between waterings or does it seem to have water standing in it? the guides provided with plants on watering are just that, guides. they do not allow for a home's individual conditions like light sources, humidity levels, drafts, etc. not to mention a plants particular "quirks". they all have them, two plants side by side can have different needs even though they appear to be "identical".

also, did the bonsai come with instructions for trimming the branches and the roots? i do know that they are labor intensive plants compared to the run of the mill house plant. not to say they have to be messed with every day, but they can't be just left to their own devices!