Freezing weather this weekenc

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Posted by Jimmy Sayavong on March 2, 2007, 12:03 pm
 
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I just finished moving all of my tropical plants outdoor last week.
I am living Dallas, TX area where statically the winter should be over.
However, for some strange reason, I heard on the news that this weekend
the temp will be dropping to  near freezing in the morning hours.

Questions:   Do I have to be concerned about my plants that are outside?
This is going very short  (few hours). Will the plants survive such a short
time
of temp dropped?

Thanks in advance,


JIMMY




Posted by Charles on March 2, 2007, 12:15 pm
 On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:03:35 GMT, "Jimmy Sayavong"


Depends on which plants they are, some will tolerate some cold, some
die quickly.

Posted by Lar on March 2, 2007, 4:29 pm
 Jimmy Sayavong wrote:

  Jimmy, I believe our average last killing frost in Dallas is usually
mid March. So be aware even later freezes may occur.

Lar

Posted by FragileWarrior on March 2, 2007, 5:32 pm
 

A florist told me over just this last weekend that plant tissue can
freeze in mere seconds.   If you treasure them, move them back inside.  
Especially any succulent types with water-laden leaves -- Jade trees,
Hoya, cactus, etc.

Posted by Carl 1 Lucky Texan on March 2, 2007, 11:21 pm
 Jimmy Sayavong wrote:


Can you drape Xmas lights through/around them? probably enough heat to
give protection from near frost temps, especially if a cover is also used.

Yeah, as said - anything valuable should be brought back in. And I also
read last average frost is mid-march.

Carl


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