What is the hardiness zone for these succulents please? Are they hardy to zone 8b or 9a? I live in Napa, CA. Thanks.
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I am using my collection for an indoor garden. But I think that any extreme tempatures would be harmful to a succulent plant.
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The more light, the better. I have had to keep mine inside all winter and none of the windows get a ton of light so the succulents have stretched out looking for light. The cactuses seem to do ok with less light but grow bigger and look healthier with more. We kept them on the porch all summer where they got tons of light but were sheltered from rain and just watered biweekly. They seemed happy with that.
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I have used them for frost protection, and they have worked well. Except last year was an exceptionally heavy frost and they did not save the plants. Since i live in Southern California, that was probably a mild frost by MA standards!
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I am not sure, however I will say that I was 100% plus satisfied with the succulents I received. They were very healthy and we'll packaged.
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According to all the plant books I have read the Hardiness Zone for Central Maryland has been listed as: 4 - 9 (-20 degrees F). Yes, you should be able to grow this plant in your area. The plant is prone to root rot if planted in too moist soil. Plant in well drained, neutral to alkaline soil, in a sunny area. Plant can withstand some foot traffic, but not much. I wouldn't make a habit of walking on it.
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I have planted these in VA. I started them indoors and then moved them out after acclimatizing them. All of the seeds I planted have sprouted. I have them where they receive full morning and early afternoon sun. They get a little wilted by mid afternoon if it is very hot but recover by evening. They seem to be pretty hardy--my dog trampled two of them but they recovered quickly. They have been in the ground for about 2 weeks now and they all are really beginning to take off. I show multiple small fruit on all but they are very small yet. I am thinking they will do well.
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I live in the panhandle of FL. The temperature here my drop to the low 20's at times. This past winter was extremely cold and we even had enough ice to close down schools. The plant faired well through it all and is doing fine. When I received it the top broken from the transport and I was worried the damage would possibly kill it. My fuyu seems to be doing fine so far and I hope to be seeing fruit next year. I don't believe you will have any issues with it in Ca. Good luck.
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I started cool weather seeds this week (lettuce,spinach,peas). I'll start other plants probably next week. I watch how cold it will get overnight. If it stays above 32, I figure most seeds will be ok. By the time the little shoots have started coming up, it will be staying warmer at night. I'll bring in geraniums and pansies in the next week or two. I've been in the greenhouse the past few evenings and it is still pretty warm. I always go by Zone 4 for Colo. And I always try to pick perennials that are native to this area. You can't go wrong with any of them. They take the cold weather better. It's always trial and error with these little grow house. Good luck and thanks for asking!
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Mine were fine in zone 5 out in the open. They are blooming now. If you are concerned, make sure they get some protection with mulch or plant in an area near your house where it is usually warmer.
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I live in eastern VA, along the coast, and I have mine planted in pots and bring them in for the winter. I would suggest you wait till late APR MAY time to order. They come well packaged and in good condition.
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I live in middle TN & our weather is similar. Put in a large pot , leave it on a porch out of direct light in the summer, and bring it in when the temp starts getting cold (about 45F). It should be okay. I had surgery & wasn't able to bring mine in this winter & it died-my fault. I will get another one in the spring. Also, they are not very big plants. Be sure to google search for the right amount of different soil: high grade potting soil, mulch & I think at least one other. You can buy these at any place that specializes with plants. Just mix them up & plant- DO NOT OVER WATER. Good Luck!
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I live in zone 7 and they are annuals. No change in the winter, still green. Full sun or shade is fine. Mine is in full sun. Follow the planting direction and you will be fine.
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Do you have a warm very sunny place to put them if you plant them if so I would go ahead and plant them if not I would wait and place the cuttings in a cool place until spring. I am certainty not an expert on these but, this is what I would do if I had just received them. Hope this helps!
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According to the website "Dave's Garden", it is hardy from Zones 8a to 11. I live in Naples, FL and I planted it in June of 2013 and it is doing fine. It's not the fastest grower in my garden, but, I'll just be patient. Hope this helps. Chuck Bainbridge
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I bought them & planted them in a pot in mid October. They came up in about 1.5 - 2 weeks with the grass like leaves. They still have not bloomed yet & I guess probably will not this year. When winter really sets in, I'll put the pot in my unheated garage & see what next year brings.Dave B
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Stick them in dirt water till moist! Let completly dry before watering! The whole secret to succulent s is DONT OVER WATER! its better to over "dry out"then to over water they like bright light but only some can handle direct sun! Neglect them they love it! Thats the trick to orchids too!
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I am not positive as I live in CA and our weather here is pretty moderate. I would probably check with your local University's Horticulture Dept or Nursery or Garden Center. Good luck.