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Old 11-17-2007, 03:33 PM
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I can only repeat whats been said really, but here are a few other tips.

Keep them as close to the windows as possible, but be careful about temps. The windows will often be quite cold this time of year so don't let the leaves touch it.

I also cut back on watering now, in some cases quite extremely. As Tizzycat said, the skewer method is very very useful to get an idea of when to water now, as pots will dry out alot slower, and the cold and damp combo only leads to bad things.

Water in the mornings only to avoid leaving plants too damp overnight.

If you can grow them in your kitchen window that would be the best thing. Kitchens are usually warmer as with cooking, and have a slightly higher humidity.

A dab of cinnamon on the cut will keep it clean till it starts to heal.

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