Could I keep this inside as a house plant? I live in Minnesota (USDA Zone 4b) and doubt it would survive the winters outside.
319195
I keep mine inside. They like to be near a window with good light. Watering and how they are potted is important. Comes with instructions.
1348110
when winter comes you are to cut it down to six ins. then put mulch around it. I have not planted it yet. I have been sick. So there for I still have it in the house. Its doing ok, but if you still have warme weather plant it.
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Absolutely. In fact it will thrive in that location. You may even be able to direct seed and I would image it will naturalize in your climate. I would suggest starting some indoors as well as direct seeding just to be safe. Good luck and thank you for helping to save our Monarch Butterfly population in North America!
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I live in Georgia, so we don't have severe winters, but it does get cold. I put my potted plants in my garage. The garage door has a row of windows, so the plants get sun, but aren't directly in the cold...no risk of frost or freeze. Make sure there's mulch around the plant, and maybe you could cover it with clear plastic to keep it warmer. Just some thoughts...
706173
Yes. However keep plants for a week or so in original container with lightly watered to withstand the shock of shipping. After that it can be planted in bigger pot. Keep plants in warm/sunny areas of the house. Potted plants don't need too much water, in winter watering every 10-12 days can be sufficient.
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I'm not sure I could be much help unfortunately mine died just after I got it but i think you can set it up in a nice warm environment so it doesn't get too cold you should be fine.. now transplanting it I wouldn't think you would be to do it immediately... I don't know the growth rate on this particular species I think you'd be fine until spring...
77159
It seems to be happy in an area that receives only a few hours of sunlight.I have placed the plant in a large pot,and placed it in a few different spots, it looks happiest in the mostly shaded location.I plan on getting it out of the pot and into a permanent home ( mostly shade ) next spring.I am curious about whether it will retain its red or green color when I bring it in for the winter.
1450375
Unsure. It would probably last for a few seasons but eventually it would deteriorate if left unprotected. i have mine in the house with several plants on it and am very happy with it under these circumstances.
1355762
I believe that this plant will take as low as -10. If it does get frost bite I would think that the roots will survive. Does it hit that temp? Pierre...
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I brought mine in and it grew to 8 ft. tall. Because of the broad leaves it drinks a lot of water and you have to monitor it constantly if it is in a pot and it will dry out faster if it is outdoors in a pot. It was a fairly happy plant indoors this winter even with a northern exposure. I took some cuttings and rooted them last month. Washington DC area.
2274590
You could use it indoors. But you would need to put a catch basin under it. They leak rather well. I havent gotten much to grow it these. I would not buy more.
998086
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area with no frost, this plant is doing great where I live, plant it in a pot and move it indoor during cold winter months.
783471
They ship a random selection of plants, so it is hard to answer your question. It depends on what you get. Some would probably survive outdoors in indirect light during warm months. I doubt any of these would survive a winter freeze. Perhaps if they were covered from the winter elements.
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I've had mine for about 4 mos and it is a great plant, however needs a lot of attention. Recommend that you don't put it outside right away as it will die in extreme climate changes. I would put it where it's mildly warm and move it back and forth from outside to inside for a good month and then have it outside for longer periods of time until you know it can handle the heat and humidity. Mine didn't like the hot outdoors so had to bring it inside for longer periods of time. It is too late in the season to have it outside so I will wait until Spring/Summer to try to have it planted outside permanently. I've had mine for about 4 mos and it is a great plant, however needs a lot of attention. Recommend that you don't put it outside right away as it will die in extreme climate changes. I would put it where it's mildly warm and move it back and forth from outside to inside for a good month and then have it outside for longer periods of time until you know it can handle the heat and humidity. Mine didn't like the hot outdoors so had to bring it inside for longer periods of time. It is too late in the season to have it outside so I will wait until Spring/Summer to try to have it planted outside... » Read More I've had mine for about 4 mos and it is a great plant, however needs a lot of attention. Recommend that you don't put it outside right away as it will die in extreme climate changes. I would put it where it's mildly warm and move it back and forth from outside to inside for a good month and then have it outside for longer periods of time until you know it can handle the heat and humidity. Mine didn't like the hot outdoors so had to bring it inside for longer periods of time. It is too late in the season to have it outside so I will wait until Spring/Summer to try to have it planted outside permanently. « Show Less
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It will grow in a pot in Minnesota hwere you would have to take it in doors during the winter. I doubt that it will bare any fruit since the plant would be stunted in a pot.
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I've had mine for about 4 mos and it is a great plant, however needs a lot of attention. Recommend that you don't put it outside right away as it will die in extreme climate changes. I would put it where it's mildly warm and move it back and forth from outside to inside for a good month and then have it outside for longer periods of time until you know it can handle the heat and humidity. Mine didn't like the hot outdoors so had to bring it inside for longer periods of time. It is too late in the season to have it outside so I will wait until Spring/Summer to try to have it planted outside permanently.
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Whne I read about it, I think it can be either. Mine's on the outside deck right now (and growing really well) but in my area, I will be bringing it inside for the winter months. Don't know how that will go as I've never had a gardenia before.