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March 25, 2009

Sticks on Fire

Yup.
Actually, I'm very excited about this plant. I'd had it on my wish list and finally purchased one. I might nestle it with my slipper plant that's planted in the front garden. I just noticed that both plants are members of the Euphorbiaceae family, and both are hardy to Zone 9A (20F). I wonder if I should risk it and plant the sticks on fire... There are a couple microclimates on my property that stay warmer than others. Thoughts?

5 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    That's interesting looking. I clicked to see your slipper plant but it's not there.

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  2. NotSoAngryRedHeadMarch 25, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Nope, no picture of the slipper plant yet. It doesn't photograph well, and I tried. I think it's just too small and narrow to really show up well in a pic. The pics on Dave's Garden look better.

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  3. Brenda PruittMarch 25, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    If it were me, I think I'd consider nestling it in while in the pot. Then you could move it quick if you had to. Just my thoughts on it. I mix containers with plantings in the ground for interest and to guide the eye a bit.
    Brenda

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  4. Cathy S.March 25, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    I say you should take the chance, it grows in
    Arizona where the night time can be very cool
    in temperatures. Go for it!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    We had those at our nursery last year. They won't work outside here in NC as it's too cold. It is very interesting.

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