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Old 11-02-2007, 06:31 PM
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Congratulations on your first cym!! I find them to be very tolerant and do well in temps from 35-100 degrees F with low humidity. I keep mine under a shady tree in summer and exposed on my patio in winter; you will probably need to bring yours inside for part of the winter. They are in deep pots and I soak them with the hose when they are beginning to get dry. I have them potted in a mix that seems to have a little bit of everything, mostly coco husks. They like lots of fertilizer so they get osmokote slow release plus worm tea occassionally. Protect them from frost and they'll do great!!!
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