can cactus live outside in the winter?
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Cactuses grow in coastal areas, low deserts, high deserts, mountains and other places. Many cactus species can tolerate cold temperatures, although some can't tolerate winter moisture. The lowest temperature a cactus can survive, depends on the species.
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Sun-loving coleus will die at the first hard frost. Like other coleus, they are generally grown as annuals. An efficient way to care for these plants for the winter is to take cuttings before night temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Although Christmas cactus requires more moisture than its desert cousins, too much water can cause the plant to rot – a common cause for leaves dropping from Christmas cactus. Although not quite so common, underwatering can also cause leaves to drop. ... Water the plant sparingly during fall and winter.
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So, although most Southern Hemisphere temperate tree ferns can tolerate some frost, they are generally unable to endure temperatures below around 18 - 26°F, depending on the species.
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Fuchsias are divided into three broad groups: Both bush and hanging fuchsias are regarded as being half-hardy perennials, that is they won't survive temperatures below 4-5C (40-41F) and need overwintering in frost-free conditions, if you want to keep them for subsequent years.
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While it is a true perennial it has to be treated as a bedding annual unless you can overwinter it successfully in a conservatory or glasshouse (its needs around a minimum temp of 10'c and good light), and then it is quite simply a superb grass to grow for summer effect.
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Overwintering plants that go dormant over the winter months, is a cinch. These no-fuss tropical plants won't survive our harsh, Canadian winters, so they like to hunker down and hibernate, just like the bears do. This is called plant dormancy in the gardening world.
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What to grow for winter. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, kale, leeks and parsnips are hardy vegetables and will stand through the winter. ... Other crops such as carrots, onions, turnips and winter squash can also be grown to enjoy in winter if stored correctly.
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When to Repot Christmas Cactus Most plants are best repotted when they display new growth in spring, but Christmas cactus repotting should be done after blooming ends and the flowers have wilted in late winter or early spring. Never attempt to repot the plant while it is actively blooming.
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While ficus trees are tropical and subtropical, they are relatively frost tolerant while they are dormant in winter. They can withstand short periods of below-freezing temperatures, down to 10 F, but they suffer damage at temperatures that plunge lower than that.
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Garden ferns that are tolerant of winter temperatures can be grown year round in gardens throughout the United States. A large number of ferns will withstand both the winter cold and summer heat, which makes them particularly useful in the shady southern landscape.
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Leeks – a delicious cold season crop. ... Frost tolerant Leeks survive in winter and can be planted into beds in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Leeks are extremely hearty plants and virtually pest free and easy to grow.
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A Winter's Tale – aphid overwintering. Aphids that live in temperate or boreal regions have to be able to survive overwinter. Aphids, depending on species, are able to pass winter in two ways. If they are holocyclic i.e. possess an egg-laying stage, they usually overwinter as eggs.
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Avocados are tropical plants; they tolerate very little cold. If you live where temperatures rarely drop to freezing — such as the southernmost regions of Florida, Texas, Arizona or California — you can plant your sprouted seed or a nursery-grown tree outdoors.
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The plant's other common name is "crab cactus." Flowers are somewhat horizontal, and this plant blooms earlier than what most consumers call Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii or buckleyi), which grows well indoors anywhere, but does well outside in USDA plant hardiness zones 10 and 11.
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If succulents are left out in temperatures below what they can tolerate, you'll begin to see damage from the frost or cold. ... Weather that is too cold can cause the plant cells to burst, having the appearance of rot. Aeonium variety. Aeoniums (above and below) are generally very sensitive to freezing temperatures.
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Some ferns, such as the Boston fern, do not always overwinter attractively. These ferns will survive winters indoors but may not thrive. Do not stress about a plant that is alive but looking ragged -- so long as the plant survives, it should restore itself to its former glory when it is moved back outside.