Aloe Pot Size, Croton Legginess, and Phalaenopsis Reblooming

Aloe: Leave Alone

If it's healthy in a large pot for 2 years, don't repot. Aloes tolerate extra space if not overwatered.

Croton: Prune for Lower Growth

Crotons only grow from stem tips. To get leaves lower:

1. Cut the bare stem back to desired height (just above a node).
2. New shoots will emerge below the cut.
3. Root the cutting for a new plant.

Phalaenopsis: Expect Summer Spike

With proper care (bright indirect light, weekly weak fertilizer, distinct day/night temp drop), a new flower spike typically appears in early summer. Annual blooming is normal.

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