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    Bugs on Pencil Cactus

    I appreciate the help from both of you. I bought rubbing alcohol and a small spray bottle today, but I haven't applied it yet. I plan to do it...
    Post by: spruitt, Apr 6, 2008 in forum: Garden Pest Management and Identification
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    Bugs on Pencil Cactus

    Thanks so much for your reply. What proportions: half & half ? or what?
    Post by: spruitt, Apr 5, 2008 in forum: Garden Pest Management and Identification
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    Bugs on Pencil Cactus

    A medium size, very bushy plant I just bought a few weeks ago is infested with small, white flying bugs. It's outside on an enclosed patio with...
    Thread by: spruitt, Apr 5, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Garden Pest Management and Identification
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    Cold weather

    I've had my pencil cactus on the patio all summer and it's doing great. The nights are dipping into the mid 30's now and 60's in daytime. How...
    Thread by: spruitt, Dec 3, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Cacti and Succulents
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    Growing a pencil cactus

    Thanks so much.
    Post by: spruitt, Nov 26, 2007 in forum: Cacti and Succulents
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    Growing a pencil cactus

    I'm sorry, but I don't know the answer to your question about pruning. I've never pruned one, I've just let them grow however they wanted....
    Post by: spruitt, Nov 24, 2007 in forum: Cacti and Succulents
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    Growing a pencil cactus

    Sorry, but all my experience has been with full plants. I've never tried growing a plant from a cutting. I have read that you should let the...
    Post by: spruitt, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: Cacti and Succulents
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    Growing a pencil cactus

    Thank you so much for your reply. I found your information most interesting. I wish you continued good luck with your plants also.
    Post by: spruitt, Jun 16, 2007 in forum: Cacti and Succulents
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    Pencil Cactus

    Thanks.
    Post by: spruitt, Jun 9, 2007 in forum: Cacti and Succulents
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    Pencil Cactus

    I purchased a new 6 inch plant. I want to repot it into a more substantial pot. What type of potting soil should I use. Cactus? or regular?...
    Thread by: spruitt, Jun 8, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: Cacti and Succulents
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    Growing a pencil cactus

    You sound very experienced in this area. Perhaps you can help me. I have a new purchase in a six inch pot. I plan to re-pot this weekend....
    Post by: spruitt, Jun 8, 2007 in forum: Cacti and Succulents