This is a den. that I received frozen last month. I've been trying to save it but have now lost all the leaves as of a few days ago. I noticed the two tallest canes appear to be cold to the touch and a little soft. The bark is still a little damp per the skewer.
Jerry, I've left them alone to acclimate to my house and haven't watered since I got it. I know it's not dead, just needs some kind of help right now. We've had some pretty cold weather here in Chicagoland, mostly high teens, but going down to single digits this coming week. Have 2 humidifiers going and keeping this plant a bit away from the high light that it needs. It's been difficult keeping the house at a steady temperature - it seems to run between 67 - 72 during the day. It's the best I can provide right now
Cynthia, you advised me to watch for soft spots. The picture may not be clear enough, but the upper 5-6 nodes are soft and cold, but not mushy. If I cut them back, where should I cut them - just below the soft area, or all the way back to the bark? I've inspected the roots without disturbing them too much. There does not appear to be any rot or soft spots.
I took it out of the pot (3 1/2" pot) so you may see the roots. At my limited experience level, they look ok, although a bit cramped.
I'd really appreciate some advice.
