Hi, I have two questions on aloe plants for you experts out there.

I have an aloe house-plant that have grown too big and tall, and would like to cut the top half of the plant off.

1) Can I save the top part that I cut off and put it in water so it can grow new roots or should I just put it in the compost?

2) As for the bottom half, will it survive and continue to grow new stems?

Thanks