No idea ... mine started as a cutting that was acquired with a house one summer. It really gets pretty neglected, so maybe do less? We even put a division in the basement and ignored it for months, and it was just fine. The only thing that killed one of the divisions was getting left outside for a hard freeze. They seem to like minimal watering and filtered southern light. (The challenge being keeping them from falling over with the drier soil.)

I think mine is in potting soil, too.

Nothing wrong with it. Although it would benefit from more sun.

...and probably better drainage. Soil in the pot looks water-retaining. I am just commenting on what is visible in the photo and could be wrong. All succulents need good drainage. If that is present (potting mix and container with drainage hole(s) - that, I assume, your pot has), you can water thoroughly when is time to water, without worrying about them being overwatered.

Just wondering: why did the leaves get broken? Or did you cut them to use?

Hi!! i know this was from 3 years ago, but my aloe vera plant is struggling. Somthing was knocked over on it and has broken its leaves. can it really survive after this? Should ibtake of the broken leaves?

If the broken parts are still attached to the plant, leave it be. It will still be photosynthesizing. These plants are as easy as dirt.

P.S., Personal vent, I had given two friends Aloe vera plants. One left it outside to drown in a double pot, and then, froze it to death. The other one says she's an Aloe killer. I don't get it, again, easier than dirt.

Freezing is the only way we've killed an aloe ... we had too many that were taking over the world, one got sent to the basement and forgotten for a year, and it was fine ... it subsequently got kicked out of the basement and left outside ... it didn't survive winter.

We had one fall out of the dirt because it got caught on something ... we stuffed it back in the dirt when we noticed a few days later, and it's fine ... you'd never know it fell out.

I'm sure you're plant can survive it's encounter, as well ... just don't overlove it.