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Crown of Thorns Care in Houston: Not Below 40°F, Cactus Soil, Fertilize Monthly, No Direct Sun

New Crown of Thorns in Houston—Outside All Year? Soil? Fertilizer? Sun?

Owner loves unusual plant.

Not Hardy Below 40°F

Greg: bring in winter. Cactus soil, water when dry. Fertilize ~monthly, less winter. No direct sun unless acclimated (nursery plants greenhouse-grown).

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