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dodge #397816 Jan 10th, 2018 at 08:51 AM
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This oriental lady said you have to take it outside Junie. Her specific instructions were to take it outside, no matter how cold, and hose it down, let it drain out of the wind, then bring it back inside. I'm going to do it today. I'm not sure if you should repot before you soak it though.



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Ok thanks on the outside idea. And FYI: the only reason I am reporting is going to be done is that the pot is very low on soil.


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I talked to my sister yesterday and she said the lady says to once in a while sit it outside in the sun no matter how freezing it is, leave it for several hours, bring it back in. But don't do this when it's very hot outside. I figure what have I got to lose. Mine actually has perked up since being hosed down the other day. I didn't realize it looked bad but it's so much sturdier looking now.

Wonder if you could add soil to the pot inside of repotting?



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I can try that, Sheri....next time you think of it, please ask if We should set the cactus out in the sun year round ? I get the not in the heat...I tried that one year on my deck ( west side of house) that did not go so well...But I guess early morning in the summer on the East side.? Bless you for all of your pointers.

Could you find out how often to soak it out in the cold ?


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We soak it only once. And I think we sit it in the sun in the winter once in a while, not sure what exactly once in a while is, but not when it's warm.



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Ok thanks, Sheri. I will add some soil tomorrow and then soak it outside like you were advised.

I think I will pretend once in a while is once a month. What do you think ?


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Works for me. I looked at mine again yesterday and it looks great.



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Sheri:
This afternoon I filled the cactus pot with soil, then I put it out in the cold--(24-26*F) and I watered it heavily while it was outside . I tried to find a place out of the wind, and I put a chair beside one side for extra protection. I let it out for 1-1/2 hours...then as it began to snow I brought it in.. not several hours but better than nothing. It is now back in the unheated bedroom I keep it in.
Good/not so good news is while moving my philodendron that I got when my oldest was born, I found another cactus nestled behind them. it was healthy, sturdy, strong and dk. green. BUT I had to move it so as to have a space for my wireless printer. WE will hope it likes it's new home.....
As I was concerned for the icy/snowy conditions today I did not put that one out. We will see what happens with the first one before I do anything with the 2nd cactus. while it is healthy it has not flowered at all. It is supposed to be purple--I hope it does flower one of these days............


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I checked my cactus this morning. it is definitely NOT looking good. I am almost sure it is frozen. I will let it go a few weeks to see if it comes out of it, and I will bring it into the warmer rooms to see if that helps, but for me anyway this was an experiment gone wrong. I am so happy that it worked for you.


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Oh no. I didn't realize you were putting it in an unheated room. We were told to put it in the house just like a regular plant. I guess mine got warm when it came inside.



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yep probably...I had been keeping it in the unheated room alls along, which is why it was blooming.(I think). So I just put it back in there when I brought it inside.
I did not read that part of it about a heated room--my mistake. it does not look real bad so far (out in my dining room) So I iwill be hopeful.


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tI just checked, and I had to remove the bottom say 2 inches of each limb, as they were lost. I think since I took it in earlier than advised the main part of the plant was saved. ALSO I have 3 pieces that I removed before I took it out, so when they are scaled over I will replant them.


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Oh gosh. Hope it makes it.



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Thanks, Sheri !


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I so hate this has happened to yours because mine looks a little better every day. Mine has always been a little droopy looking and I didn't even realize it was supposed to be so perked up.



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Not to be concerned, Sheri. It was not sunny for long, then the snow started. I imagine it is supposed to be a cold but very sunny day with no wind....and no changing temps.

what is left is looking ok....and I will plant the other 3 pieces I kept back today. it will all be fine.

I am so glad that it has helped your cactus. this way we know it can work.

Update:

I just planted the 3 scabbed-over limbs of my cactus. I used a new pot, with new seed medium that I soaked before filling the pot. and oh, I used root hormone on them.


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dodge #397915 Jan 20th, 2018 at 08:34 PM
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So you just plant pieces that fall or break off?



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I broke them off of the healthy plant. I had them in water for a few days, but then I decided to let it scan over and then dipped the scabbed ends in root hormone, and then planted them in New organic soil.

Another one of my cactus pots are made up of pieces I got from Dodge and Plants N Pots.


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I'll try that. I got my cactus from dodge years ago.



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I just looked back at your picture from December 6, 2017 and that's how mine looked except bigger. Now it's standing almost straight up. I didn't realize it was sick.



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Good for you.
When I added soil back before I put mine out in the cold, it was instantly standing up better, as it had more support.

As an update, my cactus is looking better, with the exception of the 2 inch piece that dropped off yestetday. But if it lives, and it looks like it will, I will be happy.


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How's it looking JunieGirl? I watered mine again the other day.



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OK here is my cactus. I guess I should be happy any is left...

You are going to have to use the link---when I drag the picture it does not finish----but hopefully the link will work...
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Here is my poor poor cactus. It is not growing but aside from leaves dying occasionally, parts are still OK.

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Oh gosh!!! I feel so bad for killing your cactus.



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Oh my, you did not kill anything. You merely told us what some lady said to do. You did the same thing to your cactus and it benefited from it. I did not have to follow what the lady suggested, but I did. MY choice. So do not feel bad.

Besides, my cactus may well come out of it. Time will tell.


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I sure hope it comes out looking good because mine looks great. My sister specifically asked her about the freezing temps we were having at that time and she said to do it anyway. I guess your temps are just too cold.



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well that is true--your cold temps are warmer than our cold temps..that is for sure. Could be the lady meant that for your area.


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I have to admit I'm a little bit sick of these cactuses. dodge sent me mine and that's the only reason I've tried to keep it going. Other than aloe, it's the only houseplant I have. I used to have that asparagus fern but I left it outside last year and it died. Houseplants are too much trouble for me.



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I have what my SIL's call a jungle...mostly philodendron from when my oldest was born...then funeral flowers and a few various members here gave me. Dodge being one. I love the cactus .......when it blooms


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Gosh how old is that philodendron?



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it will be 38 this April 3rd. and I have made several of them with starts from the original plant.


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Man alive you've done a great job with that plant.



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Originally Posted by Bestofour
Man alive you've done a great job with that plant.


Thanks much, but the credit goes to the plant. I was raising little ones & so basically ignred it a lot, and yet the thing lived. I bet it got watered once a month if I was doing good, BUT it was in an east facing window and it/they loved it there.


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My cactus is blooming.



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That is great !!!

I am glad that mine is still green !


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I've got it sitting in a window that gets sun. Maybe keeping it in the dark isn't the real answer.



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well you may be right but I have no window really I have it buy my glass sliding doors,,,but the blinds are shut a lot


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Crazy as it seems this cactus is blooming prettier than it did at Christmas. Wonder if this means it won't bloom at Christmas this year.



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I am so happy for you !! I will hope that it just likes blooming & will bloom now & again at Christmas !!!

Hey Sheri !

I thought you would like to know...my very hurt cactus has 3 new leaves...YAY !!!!! SO, IMO my hurt cactus will eventually be "as good as new"
all I need is patience.


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Well this is a timely thread. You guys will appreciate this.
I have a 30 yr old Christmas cactus! I cannot believe it either. I got it from a friend long ago who was going to throw it away.
it was tiny way back then. it is not all that big, but still gets a few blooms on it every year. it has survived 4 moves, cats knocking it over, you name it. I have repotted it, but it has been a few years. I am so afraid of killing it. I think it could use a repot and new soil what do you guys think?


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