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You can keep your tree outside until a few weeks before Christmas, then bring it in a slightly warmer area (porch or garage) so it has some time to acclimate to the warmer temperature of the house. In a few days bring it into the house. When you decorate the tree, make sure you use small twinkle lights so there won't be too much heat on the tree. You can keep your tree inside for up to 2 weeks.
If you live in a cold climate, make sure you give it a little time in the garage or in a slightly warmer location so that the soil will thaw before you move it in. Also when taking it back outside, give it some time in the same place to adjust to the cold, then in a sheltered location before moving it back to it's normal location.
Plastic sheeting will prevent carpet and floor damage. Keep it watered with ice cubes (about 2 trays daily) on the surface of the soil.
In the spring you can prune half the new growth to maintain its shape and increase it's bushiness. Every few years, repot the tree with new soil in the spring before new growth begins. Slide it out of the container and shave off 1 inch of the root ball using an old kitchen knife. Repot and add fresh soil and water well.
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