I have an aloe vera plan who is been traumatized. There are not roots and part of the plant has died. I removed the dead portion and do not see any visible roots. What should I do to keep the plant alive. Should I submerge the bottom in Water or should I place the plant in soil

Rooting just a small portion of the bottom part (down just enough so it stands upright) in well draining soil, or soil taken out from the pot it came in, use a small pot, one that is not much larger than the bottom of the plant your trying to root. Rooting in water will rot the plant because it's a succulent.Give it bright indirect light for now and wait to see if there is indeed some hope for it.

hi lisa i would take the whole plant out of the soil altogether and wash it in a little warm soapy water, (dish liquid not alot just a little sudsy) and replant it in brand new soil, wash the pot throughly and that may help as i had that happen to me once too, after i did all that it just took off, remember it don't like too much water just a little to get it started again in it's new home let me know how u make out k? good luck jo! p.s. i find them to be a very hardy plant. jo!