Drosera Venusta seedlings at lower temperature

Drosera Venusta seedlings at lower temperature#289064

By zoliky -  Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:54 pm
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- Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:54 pm #289064

Hello, I moved my Drosera venusta seedlings outdoors in full morning sun but in the next two days the night temperatures will drop to 39F. The night temperature will rise back to normal on Tuesday. The daytime temperatures are fine, usually 60-95F.

Should I move the seedlings indoors? I would prefer not to move them, but if really need, I will. Freezing won't happen.

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Re: Drosera Venusta seedlings at lower temperature#289065

By Hungry Plants -  Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:58 pm
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- Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:58 pm #289065

If it were me I would.

Re: Drosera Venusta seedlings at lower temperature#289066

By zoliky -  Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:59 pm
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- Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:59 pm #289066

why? too much moving isn't going to shock them?

Re: Drosera Venusta seedlings at lower temperature#289067

By Benurmanii -  Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:21 pm
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- Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:21 pm #289067

I don't think they should have any issue with those temps. D. capensis certainly doesn't, and I believe that they grow in similar ranges. South African Drosera are much more tolerant than we make them out to be.

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Re: Drosera Venusta seedlings at lower temperature#289069

By zoliky -  Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:32 pm
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- Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:32 pm #289069

The lower temperatures will only last for a few hours.

Re: Drosera Venusta seedlings at lower temperature#289070

By Benurmanii -  Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:39 pm
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- Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:39 pm #289070

Yeah then you should have nothing to worry about. Even a brief frost shouldn't be cause for concern.

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