I also have pics of my Grandmothers plant. i just don't know how to post. Maybe somebody can help?
Tanks!!!

1978LespaulCustom,
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Based on your description, 1978lespaulcustom, I'd wait until spring to replant it. Give it a good cactus soil mix, that you could pick up almost anywhere. a few hours of light a day should be enough...
if a "leaf" is looking bad, I usually just trim it down to where it starts looking good again, or just let it fall off on its own-if it's too close to the rest of the plant.
About watering- I'd say maybe once every 2-3 weeks, considering they need a "dormant" period.
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done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
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Welcome to the forum!

If you are referring to the dried leaves you can gently just pull them off. Yes it does need repotting and I would wait for about a month to let it settle in. The biggest thing that you need to know is not to over water the Aloe, that is the quickest way to kill it, but it does require some water. When you re-pot it be sure to use a soil mixture that will allow for good drainage. The plant may get enough sun/light from the window...Just watch the plant and it will tell you when it is not happy and if it needs more light then you can always add more. For now I would just wait and let it get use to the new climate of your house, if you are concerned about the water differences, you can always buy distilled water to use to water it with. Keep us posted on how it is doing or if you have any problem or concerns about your plant...someone is always around to help out.

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I call the Plant Aloezilla!

Les- Welcome to the forum!

Nice aloe! I agree with Comfrey- wait a bit to repot, but then make sure to water sparingly....only when the soil is dry. Give as much sun as possible....aloes love sun!! Best of luck to you!

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Thanks for your reply Margaret. I have had the plant for a week well...almost a week. Since it has been home it has gotten a bit greener. It had been neglected for about 2 months due to the fact my grandmother was in the hospital and the plant was not on my aunts priority list. If I am not mistaken I think the plant was in a west window, probably a due west non obstructive. It does have some new sprouts popping up and I am charting there growth with light pencil marks on the neighboring leaves. I am hoping that I will not need the aid of artifical light. I know from my days of growing aquatic plants in an aquarium that to achieve great results involves lots of money. I don't know if a compact flourecent bulb will generate enough light, with regards to Kelvins. Also the plant is in my Din. room and I don't know if the wife would approve of a light fixture in there. Now my plant does not get direct lighting, but it does recieve sunlight in the afternoon. I have other plants in that area, that do well. I am not sure what they are, but I would guess the sunlight is sufficent. Trial and error. If I can grow aquatic plants,,,then "dirt plants" should be a breeze! LOL Thanks to all of you who have replied. Keeping this plant alive, will be a constant reminder of my grandmother. Bless you all.