Question
Hello Mr Simpson.. Can you help me.?
Today I just transplanted 3 separate small Aloe Vera Pup clump of shoots, from my rather large Aloe Vera 8" inch potted plant, as it was starting to get very crowded in the pot, and some larger (leaves?) from the main plant were falling off, because of over crowding,(which I've been refrigerating leaves to save them as long as I can.)
However 2 of these new clumps of Aloe Vera shoots, when I gently pulled roots apart, to separately re-plant them, doesn't have many roots attached to the bottom of new shoots-( 3-4 roots maybe), when I planted them in 6 inch pots, as most everything else fell off small shoots and the main plant kept the main root system.
Do you think these new shoots will survive the transplant, or should I do something to ensure growth and recovery? Should I re-do them and let roots dry for a day before I re-transplant, as I also watered them very well with some "Miracle Grow" after I transplanted them to see if that would help set them to grow and I used a very good potting soil which has worked with my other Aloe Vera transplants.
All my other 4 Aloe Vera Potted plants get a lot of sun and shade and they do very well. I was hoping these new shoots will do the same, and hope I did things right.

BTW: Thanks for your wonderful information you provide to everyone.  

Answer
Steve,

With Aloe's (as with most succulent plants), you must let the cutting (in this case, the pups), heal for at least 2 weeks prior to replanting. I would recommend using a rooting hormone and a product called Superthrive, both of which are available at a good nursery.

Water only when the soil is dry once you plant them and keep them out of direct sun. If they root, it will take a month or more. Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Greg