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Small Aloe Identification: Pot Size and Light Issues

Amber's mother-in-law's aloe: stays 6–7 inches, fans out with narrow leaves that crawl out of pot. Never bloomed in 15+ years.

Two Reasons for Stunted Growth

  1. Pot too large: Plant puts energy into filling pot with roots, not top growth. Likely few roots throughout pot.
  2. Not enough sun: Needs several hours direct sun daily on sunny windowsill. Survives in indirect light but won't grow large or bloom.

Fix

Move to smaller pot, place in direct sun. Then watch it grow and potentially bloom.

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