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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    January 16, 2011
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    I am sorry to hear about your plants. This article may help you with getting them to recover: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 5, 2015
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    No you won't be able to make the plant grow branches.
    You can propagate by taking cuttings.
    Take 3 to 4 inch cuttings from the plant while it is actively growing.
    Dip the ends in hot water to stop the sap. Spray the cut end on the mother plant with water.

    Remove all but the top 2 leaves and dip the stem in rooting hormone and place in a pot of potting mix.
    Place the stem in the soil about 2 inches in depth.
    Water the soil and water when the top inch has dried out.
    When the cutting has formed roots you can transplant to a new pot with cacti and succulent potting soil.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/crown-of-thorns-houseplant.htm
    http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/floriculture/pdfs/crop_production/crown_of_thorns.pdf

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 25, 2015
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    You were doing just great with the watering and Crown Of Thorns do very well indoors.

    Here is a great article that give it's general care information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/crown-of-thorns-houseplant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 27, 2015
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    It sounds like a fungus or some kind.
    Make sure you are not overwatering the plant.

    You can treat the plant with Neem Oil. Neem Oil is organic and works as both an insecticide and fungicide.

    It is safe for people and pets.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/crown-of-thorns-houseplant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 7, 2015
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    You can prune back the Crown Of Thorns to give it a better shape or improve it's appearance.
    You can remove branches back to lateral branches.
    This will help from leaving the branches stubby and bare.
    Wear gloves when pruning the plant as the sap is toxic. Wash the tools afterwards.
    Spray the cut ends with water to stop the sap.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/crown-of-thorns-houseplant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 10, 2015
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    I would recommend not planting something else in the base of the plant.
    Perhaps using moss or some colorful rocks would dress up the bare soil.
    Make sure it doesn't cover the soil so densely that it inhibits watering and air circulation to the soil.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/crown-of-thorns-houseplant.htm

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    Karen01510 on
    February 24, 2016
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    I added photos to my original mail. They didn't show up.

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