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Old 12-31-2021, 11:53 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Default Double Mahoi (DC sport) in 5gal bucket at 6 months

I got this double Mahoi back in June and put it in a 5 gallon pot on my parents deck in central NH. I moved it inside in September into a corner of their living room that gets lots of indirect light. This house isn't used much in the winter, so I only check on it once a month, and it is usually between 50-55F.

It's been doing pretty well. I had to spray for spider mites once or twice after moving inside. There are two leaves that are yellowing/browning but I think that might just be age? Please tell me if it signifies anything concerning. There are three pups that sprouted in the summer that I was worried about that still seem to be doing well.

The soil is Coast of Maine's Mt Desert Island cactus blend. I watered it once in each of October and November and then just today. There's some Fox Farm Marine Cuisine 10-10-10 in there as well.

My hope is to move it to a 10gal bucket next summer, split off the pups, and see if I can get it to fruit.

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Old 12-31-2021, 02:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Default Re: Double Mahoi (DC sport) in 5gal bucket at 6 months

Looks alright to me.
Depending on how much cactus soil is in there, it might drain water too fast, but looks okay.

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I got this double Mahoi back in June and put it in a 5 gallon pot on my parents deck in central NH. I moved it inside in September into a corner of their living room that gets lots of indirect light. This house isn't used much in the winter, so I only check on it once a month, and it is usually between 50-55F.

It's been doing pretty well. I had to spray for spider mites once or twice after moving inside. There are two leaves that are yellowing/browning but I think that might just be age? Please tell me if it signifies anything concerning. There are three pups that sprouted in the summer that I was worried about that still seem to be doing well.

The soil is Coast of Maine's Mt Desert Island cactus blend. I watered it once in each of October and November and then just today. There's some Fox Farm Marine Cuisine 10-10-10 in there as well.

My hope is to move it to a 10gal bucket next summer, split off the pups, and see if I can get it to fruit.

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Looks mighty fine.

When a plant is brought indoors it usually will loose a few of the lower oldest leaves just as you suspect.
Short days and cooler temps will do that.
My plants will loose leaves all winter.

If possible use a larger container instead of a 10 gal next spring...like a
18 gal.
Expect a flower in 3-5 years.

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Thank you both!
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