Hi, Mind if I just call ya Phoenix?? I can't tell you anything specifically about the crown of thorns; however, if it is showing "signs of life" I believe I would let it recover some before i cut it back, right now it may not be able to handle the stress, good luck and welcome to the site, I am sure that someone else will stroll through here with a better answer ..........Phil

Hey, Hey Arizona...first off had no idea Arizona got that cold! Burrrrr!

I am a cactophile but don't have a clue....if it were me I would wait and see what happens....later....I would trim just above the area with new leaves. Wait for others to run through with their suggestions. Here is a write up Bill did on crown of thorns....so later you will be able to prune it properly! http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Crownofthorns.htm

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Guess Phil renamed you. I did that to Hollywood too and now she refers to herself as "hollywood"!!!



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Phoenix

Welcome!!!

Do you have any other plants too???

Just curious!!

My niece just moved out there, almost 2 years
now I think,....I can't remember where though...
Some wheres near an army and dessert area I think.....

They love it, I think they do stuff with horses too, the oldest girl is into them...

Anyways, Welcome aboard!!
Hope you'll stick around a bit, we have alot of nice people here, and some great sections we've just added, recipes, crafts, hobbies, banter hall for chatting, and a game room for all of us bored out of our minds gardeners that can't garden right now....
So, please feel free to add a post or two to any
section that interest in.... post something new if you don't see it!!
Glad to have you here!!

Weezie

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Weezie

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They seem hardy to zone 9 listing coldest temp at 20.mine only blooms on top half and lower leaves are always falling.need to learn a better way of removeing fallen leaves too but the ink pen prod worked well the last time.mine sit indoors winter in bathroom would love better light was still blooming when moved it in but colors were less.Hopefully will have better room next yr can can give better lighting.I wouldn't trim it just yet.I'd watch it to see what was up.I've seen one that was 5 ft tall and about 3 ft wide in a container B4.was corpus christi& I was about 14 my friends mom had one.Is why I wanted one.

here is what plant data base says and has some cute pics.wish my red was that bright.makes my red look pink almost.my yellow is a pale yellow

http://plantsdatabase.com/go/1925

good luck

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Phoenix,
I will have to ask her, she's told me,
and the darn brain drain sets in!!

You said you do alot of pots and fruit trees,
we have alot of gardeners asking about fruit trees, or containers or plants that don't require alot of watering....
Allthumbs in Calif., is looking for some
drought tolerant plants, for his front lawn
(under lawns/who cares post)
Got any pointers for him!!
I know he would like to hear about some ideas,
if you have any to share????

Thank~You if you do!!
Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





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