NepXGorgicus Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hey people. Just a quick, relatively simple question. I live in a climate zone 9B. Can my U. longifolia grow outdoors here? http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/107475/ This link says it should be able to hack it, but I want a second opinion because it is the only link I have found that doesn't simply refer to it as, "Tropical". I can grow it in my intermediate-highland Nepenthes setup, but I would prefer to keep the little guy outside. I look forward to your input! Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cephalotus Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 I kept one outside and it survived well temperatures around 3-5*C, even night frosts like -1/-2*C. Eventually it died during lower, regular frosts (it was in a pot). I don't know how long it could survive in gourd in so low temperatures. Maybe some small plastic cover to protect it from wind would be a good idea... But there is a chance for regular form to survive in this zone. Either way, there is a point in trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepXGorgicus Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Okay. We're past the frost season. I'm thinking I'll keep it outside for spring thru fall and when it starts to frost I'll bring it inside. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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