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It is epiphytic and succulent.
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The leaves are fleshy, thick and very hard.
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It has irregular gilty spots and streaks on it.
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They almost look like they're going to come out when they scrape.
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This is a beautiful feature of the candle flower.
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Its twigs tend to stick to moist floors to which it touches.
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If the air is slightly humid where it is located, small root protrusions occur on the branches.
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If a tree that gets wet frequently touches a wooden surface, the roots will grow and stick to it.
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Then, if the branch is disconnected from the main plant, that separated branch of the candle flower can continue its life.
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Candle blossom withstands -7 degrees of cold in winter, provided that it does not get wind from the northern directions, the cold does not last long and does not stay under snow, it is not damaged at all.
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IRRIGATION: Between October and February, which is the winter rest period, if the pot soil is given enough water to not dry out, leaf loss, drying in the end shoots and root rot are observed.
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Potted soil should be kept moist in summer and water should be sprayed on the leaves in very hot weather.
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Candle blossom is very resistant to thirst.
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Sometimes, if you leave it dehydrated, its leaves will shrivel to dryness.
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Then you water it. In a week or two, those leaves will recover their health in a surprising way.
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It's a very interesting plant.
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Each leaf can live for several years in a healthy, bright and vibrant way.
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It has to be protected from extreme cold.
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If it is grown on the balcony, it should be taken into the house in winter.
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In fact, it can grow quite smoothly at home.
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As long as it's in a place where it gets a little sun.


