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Sep 12, 2015 12:43 PM CST
Name: KadieD
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Thanks, guys!

I did snip/cut some of the leaves in half of this one. When she was about 5 - 6 months old I decapitated the terminal apex which resulted in the branches growing laterally and giving it a "table-top" look. (This is unusual as branches normally grow vertically.) Then lateral branches grew way long so I decapitated those.

Note the newly exposed white roots on one side. Over time the plant had leaned over somewhat so when I lifted and straightened the caudex, the branches on one side are now pointing skyward while the branches on the other are now pointing downwards. I'd like to maintain this reclining S shape so will wire her when the roots are established.

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