Q.aloe vera
My very mature aloe vera plant has a long, winding stalk. Is that because of the type of aloe it is? I would like an aloe plant where the leaves grow from the level of the plant/dirt. Do you have any advice?
You can repot the plant and set it deeper into a pot.
You also could make several smaller plants by propagating the aloe vera plant.
Here are some links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/dividing-aloe-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-plant-propagation.htm