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Old 04-29-2013, 09:34 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: Basjoo and mekong giant winter

If its outdoors for the first time you can keep them in their pots for a week or so in a semi shaded area to ease the shock of recieving direct sunlight for the first time. You can also let older lower leaves die off naturally as the leaves will do to accommodate for more adaptive fresh leaves as it grows. The older leaves will not be as accustomed to the sunlight and will likely get sunburned but that is ok the plant will adapt by sending out more robust leaves that are tolerant to the more intense sunlight. If you like to keep your plant looking more "cleaned up" looking you can cut dead leaves off as you wish at the point where the leaf deviates from the stem. The remaining part will dry up around the stem adding some protection too. Some of the more veteran members can give you even more advanced tips too on what to expect as the season continues.
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