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title: "I want to get an aloe for my orchids. Will it grow in north west…"
description: "I want to get an aloe for my orchids. Will it grow in north west window that is blocked by a building late in the afternoon? Thanks"
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author: "Kathy C"
published: "2025-09-20T16:43:54.920671Z"
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# I want to get an aloe for my orchids. Will it grow in north west…

_Posted by Kathy C on 2025-09-20_

I want to get an aloe for my orchids. Will it grow in north west window that is blocked by a building late in the afternoon? Thanks

## 2 comments

### Farmer Cheech commented on 2025-09-29

I doubt an aloe would thrive in that location. It would probably grow leggy.

#### Kathy C replied on 2025-09-29

I was thinking the same thing. Thank you.

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