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#156959 Nov 30th, 2007 at 09:44 PM
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i can't remember what we called it, but lynne had one too. it's in the house for the winter now, this was taken about 2 weeks ago, right before i brought it in. i let my last one freeze, how do i over winter this one in the house? lynne?? help!

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#156967 Nov 30th, 2007 at 09:57 PM
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I'd treat it like any other succulent in house over winter,, ,, slight infrequent waterings and indirect sun probably southern exposure,, I place all miy succulents in southern light indoors, And I've never had a problem,, I have one simular to that one,, the edges of the leaves get redder with more sun exposure indoors but have placed in dappled sun out doors in spring and summer,


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angelblossom #156969 Nov 30th, 2007 at 10:01 PM
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it was in full morning sun outside, but by 2 is in the shade. it's in the house in the only window i have right now. northern/north eastern light. but lots of it.

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Then it should be fine if it gets all day light,, in N- NE light thumbup

How is the Pencil cactus,, Need MORE????


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angelblossom #156994 Dec 1st, 2007 at 06:44 AM
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i'll post a pic of my garden tub... literally. i put all my plants in my bathtub (i have a separate shower stall) because there is a full length north window and full length north east window (it sits in a corner) and 2 mirrors. best light in the house thumbup the pencil cactus is in the tub with the rest thumbup

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JIffy - mine was called a Flapjack succulent, and I still have my original, plus a baby in the same pot. (unfortunately they got some sort of bug over the summer indoors which attacked several leaves, but it's still hanging in there hopefully for a complete recovery!)

Diane gave you GREAT advice as to how to overwinter it indoors - good luck!

Diane - my pencil cactus did not ever take root.
I'd looooooooooooove some more if you're offering?


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