Cactus/Crown of Thorns
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My Crown of Thorns has always been an outside plant in the ground and then in a pot. We have moved to a new area and the other night the temp got down to 32 and the plant was not covered. The leaves on the top part of the plant look really wilted and have probably been injured. What do I do with the plant now? Do I cut back the damaged area or just leave it for the time being? Help!
Hello Kay,
I believe this is a succulent shrub, not a cactus. So they wont tolerate repottings or replacements as well as cacti do. Unlike cacti, temperatures shouldn't fall below 50 degrees. Try to place your plant in a sunny, warm location. I'm not sure whether your plant will make it, but let the plant re-adapt to the new environment. And remember, don't overwater! It's a succulent plant, which means they will tolerate drought :)
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