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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 5, 2017
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    We are sorry you had such an incidence and hope you have recovered.

    Yes, the sap in a Pencil Cactus does contain toxins.
    The article below has information on this and recommendations that you avoid exposure.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/pencil-cactus/care-pencil-cactus.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 24, 2017
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    It can take days or even weeks for frost damage to appear.
    Keep the plant in a normal indoor environment.
    You can prune away the dead or damaged plant material. Use gloves, as the sap can cause irritation and reactions can be serious in some people.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/pencil-cactus/care-pencil-cactus.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    March 31, 2017
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    The pencil cactus is considered irritating and potentially toxic to cats. Here is what ASPCA says about the pencil cactus:
    https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/pencil-cactus

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 29, 2017
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    Warm temperatures, full sunshine and a slightly gritty, well draining soil is key to a Pencil Cactus plant.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/pencil-cactus/care-pencil-cactus.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 30, 2017
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 19, 2018
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    Cacti are quite sensitive to freeze damage, so the aboveground parts are most likely not going to recover. However, there's always a chance that they could recover or could grow back from the roots. Pruning now could cause more damage if the weather turns cold again, so the best option is to wait and see. If the cacti start growing again in the spring, you will be able to cut out any mushy portions at that point.

    If the stems turn mushy all over, though, they are dead and should be cut off at the base in the hopes of saving the roots.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-treat-frozen-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 21, 2018
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    This is unfortunate. These will not tolerate freezing temperatures... You will have to cut away any dead material. PLEASE wear gloves. This is a type of euphorbia, and its sap is toxic. You will have to keep it in a warm location in full to partial sun. If there is still any life in the roots, then it is likely that it will come back.

    Unfortunately there is a great possibility to the loss of this plant. With some extra care, you may be able to bring this one back, though.

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