Dormancy in frost areas

Dormancy in frost areas#172833

By Lordvader -  Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:15 am
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- Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:15 am #172833

Hi everyone!

I'm from South Africa and we are currently entering our winter months. We get frost, from time to time where I live. Our temp ranges from about 4 to 18 degrees celsius (38-65 F) ave in our coldest months with a couple of days the min temp going below freeze point. I just want to know if the frost will negatively influence my VFT and if I can keep my plants outside.

Thanks

Richard from Pretoria

Re: Dormancy in frost areas#172838

By PlantMan -  Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:58 am
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- Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:58 am #172838

38-55F is the ideal range for successful dormancy. Assuming the plant is healthy, frost is no issue.

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Re: Dormancy in frost areas#172855

By Matt -  Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:40 pm
Location:  near Festus, Missouri
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- Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:40 pm #172855

As PlantMan already said, your plant would do great outside all year. Frost isn't an issue, but the plants will do better in the long run if you protect them from frost. Of course, it isn't absolutely necessary and it really comes down to how much effort you wish to put into maintaining the plants all winter

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Re: Dormancy in frost areas#172974

By Lordvader -  Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:53 pm
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- Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:53 pm #172974

Thanks a lot! Appreciate the advice!

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