In the home in the winter it should be watered less often and receive fertilizer only if in a bright location. It will tolerate poor light conditions during the winter without flinching. An easy way to control an outbreak is by using cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol and going after the pests one at a time. Another ailment, though certainly less common, is sudden limb breakage. In this unusual malady a major limb falls from the plant without warning.
Several stem rotting diseases can cause the problem and is usually a sign of overwatering.
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