Nepenthes Lowii Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I should of don some research on how to get sarracenia through dormancy.. but could I just leave them outside in my patio and when it gets REALy cold bring them in? Thanks, Lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Outside on your patio should be fine the whole winter anyway Lucas. Texas isn't Canada in the winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthes Lowii Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Tru dat! I cut off the pitchers and thats that? Would I still have them sitting in water? Thanks, Lucas Barron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 What zone are you in Lucas? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthes Lowii Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 USA zone 7-8a isbetween DallasTX and FTWothTX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I thought so, you're a little colder than here, I'm 8b in the UK East Midlands. I'd suggest some horticultural fleece would be handy just to lay over the plants on the colder nights to give a little insulation. In winter just have the plants moist, it can prevent possible fungal attacks. With the foliage, many do completely remove it all in dormancy and I would agree to do so if you're putting the plants in a dark area. However, as your patio will be presumably well lit I would just trim the browned dead growth off and leave any green well alone. On the warmer winter days that greenery can still photosynthesise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthes Lowii Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thanks! Its A LOT easier than I thought! Thanks, Lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 There's nothing difficult about growing carnivorous plants. All you have to do is grow the plants that can flourish in the conditions you can provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I didn't realise that it got that cold there. Good thinking Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 There are parts of Texas zone 6a Richard. It's always best to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHoff Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hi FredG! How do you know which hardiness zone you guys have according to USDA? I've been trying to figure out but don't find any conclusive answer. According to some maps Stockholm is a 7 and other say 6... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) This shows Stockholm as 7b http://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-sweden-plant-hardiness-zone-map-celsius.php I did a quick scan of the zone 6 article and it appears to show everywhere as a zone 6 then adjusts that figure for individual locations. Edited October 11, 2015 by FredG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHoff Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Oh that was awesome! Thanks FredG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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