Re: Devil's was OT Cat Advice

They are native to this area, and I'm trying to get as many native plants as possible. I think they are pretty cool plants. 
Their flowers are also very attractive.
zem
----- Original Message ----- From: "james singer" <islandjim1@verizon.net> 
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Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Devil's was OT Cat Advice
Didn't know Aralia spinosa, so I looked it up. I'm guessing it's called "devil's walking stick" because the stems have thorns? Unlike Harry Lauder's WS, the stems seem straight.
Asidem: We have a succulent here [Pedilanthus tithymaloides] called "devil's backbone." Devil seems to be a popular plant modifier. In the case of our succulent, however, it's likely related to the crookedness of the stems rather than to a presence of thorns.
No matter. What's the charm of the A. spinosa, Zem--other than it's just kind of a neat/odd looking plant? 




On Aug 3, 2007, at 10:37 AM, Zemuly Sanders wrote:
I agree with you, Theresa. Cats tend to sommunicate more among themselves and less with you if there are a number of them. I do have mine separated into two "colonies" -- 4 in my bedroom and bathroom, 2 on the enclosed back porch, 1 in the kitchen with Otis, and 5 in the dining room. They are a lot to contend with. Meanwhile, back to the plant world, a friend at Master Gardeners last night promised to bring me an Auralia spinosa at our plant swap next week. I have always wanted a Devil's Walking Stick, and I'm looking forward to getting it. She also said the deer have eaten all the leaves off the poisin ivy in her yard. We are having a terrible time with starving deer this year. 
zem
----- Original Message ----- From: "Theresa W"  <tchessie1@sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 3:42 PM
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Wow! I can't imagine that. I think my max is 4, I have 3 currently and I think 2 is ideal. 

Theresa

Zemuly Sanders wrote:
Thanks, Daryl. I was hoping she would reappear, too. Nonetheless, I now have 13 cats in the house with me -- sounds sort of withcy, no? At least they get along with each other. Even the new arrival has been around them all his life, and that is a good thing for my sanity. 
zem
----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryl" <pulis@mindspring.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 4:13 PM
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Thanks for the reminder about trees. What a horrible thing.

I was hoping that your cat would reappear today. I'm sorry.

d
----- Original Message ----- From: "Zemuly Sanders" <zemuly@comcast.net> 
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Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 9:17 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] OT Cat Advice Needed
Years ago I had a friend who kept her cat on a long tether. One day Arnold (the cat) climbed a tree, tangled the tether and hanged himself. Make sure you don't have any trees in Diesel's area when you get him fixed up. BTW, I brought Sweet Pea in tonight since Francesca has never appeared all day long. I have way too many animals in my house, but I just can't justify "feeding" them to the coyotes. 
zem
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Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Sunset Zone 25
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
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