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Old 05-04-2003, 11:09 AM
J Kolenovsky
 
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Default need help with plants during this weather

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hi folks i have a couple of plants that don't seem to be fairing to wel=

l
with the current weather and i need some help
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aloe vera plant - a friend has some aloe vera and pulled some out of he=

r pot
for me and i replanted then in new soil (specific for succulents) but w=

ith
the weather changes the outter leaves are looking 'jelly like' and turn=

ing
soft yellowish. i've no idea what i'm doing wrong. should i keep it ind=

oors
instead of leaving it outside?


let it dry out a bit

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hibiscus - bought it from homedepot. has been flowring wonderfully but =

now
the leaves are turning yellow. it's real heavy to move around so it's
outside. does this need to be brought in for the austin 'winter'


protect from freezing and exterme dampness (dry it out a bit , then
light water)
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pride of barbados - bought it at home depot as well, didn't really flow=

er
all that much but now the leaves are all falling off. does this have to=

be
kept indoors as well?

Hardiness: USDA zone 8 - 11.
Propagation: seeds and cuttings.
Cultu full sun, well drained soil. Barbados
flower-fence is tolerant to
drought. =

Dwarf poinciana is winter hardy to 30=B0 F.,
although it can survive
temperatures
down to 20=B0 F.
In zone 8 , it is a returning perennial.
Frost is a hazard to the young plant.
This decorative flowering tree is widely
planted in South Florida.
In cooler climates it can be grown as a annual. =

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thanks in advance!!!!!!


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J Kolenovsky, A+, Network +, MCP
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