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columnia got hit by cold
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Posted by gaza 10 la CA (tropicalgaza@webtv.net) on Sun, Feb 11, 07 at 14:47
my columnia got hit in the recent freak cold snap.
it never gets below 40 here,but the freak cold brought 30!
all looked fine,till i hit my head on the hanging pot and all the leaves fell!.
my question is ,will the plant recover?
the stems look fine.
is this normal for the leaves to drop?
thanks
gary |
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RE: columnia got hit by cold
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| I think you are right, since the stems look sturdy - they would very probably send new shoots. Just baby your Columnea a bit, take it home and do not freeze it anymore. Yes - I think it is a typical reaction for any kind of stress - dropping leaves. Irina |
RE: columnia got hit by cold
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| My experience is that the stems will remain bare :-( |
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| Domeman - you are right, the leaves will not grow back. Hopefully the new shoots will appear - and if they would be growing, they would possibly be bushy enough to look good and cover the center of the pot. If not - and the plant would stay ugly - they could be used for rooting and starting a new pot. may be it would be a good idea - when the new shoots would start showing - to to give the plant a good haircut. |
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