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Jul 3, 2016 5:44 PM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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Welcome! Waltonftw! Agree with Paul, I've had no luck growing them indoors, even near an open window...Move it outside with shade to begin with. I use a large rock or piece of slate to shade the new ones - or as Paul suggested shade cloth (which is something I don't own) Thumbs up
Using a 'top dressing' has saved my plants, and it looks pretty! So helpful for me when I started using this!! I use chicken grit or crushed gravel (like aquarium chips) I use about 2 inches on top of the soil, making sure to get it under the leaves. The crushed rock moves easily so new roots can grow in it, it drains very quickly so the plant is less likely to rot, and it looks pretty! I tip my hat to you.
Oh and also agree with Tim that your plant doesn't look too etiolated Thumbs up

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