| Description: |
Small, much-branched shrub, the stem segments pinched at the base like inverted bottles. Flowers are yellow to orange. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Growing Ease: |
Requires a little extra care |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the South/West |
| Soil Type: |
Never use ordinary potting compost or garden soil, there are general purpose cactus mixes available. If you want to mix your own take:
3 parts coarse sand or perlite, 2 parts humus (leaf mold), 1 part garden soil and 1 part crushed rock.
Always use a pot with a hole.
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| Watering: |
Keep the soil evenly moist at all times and reduce water during the winter or dormant season. If you use rainwater, be careful as it could be acidic. Use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Feed every two weeks during the summer with a water soluble fertilizer. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to mealy bugs, spider mites and scale. Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: |
Joint cuttings (let the cut end dry out first) and seeds
in the spring.
Cuttings should be planted in barely moist soil or sand, kept in the shade and misted lightly. Water very little until you're sure they've rooted.
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| Gardening Tips & Care: |
Requires good ventilation. Be careful not to over-water. Put a layer of small gravel at the bottom of the pot and also one inch on the top of the soil to prevent stem rot.
An ideal plant for a hanging basket.
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