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South Florida Cold
I live in a stilt house here on the Florida Keys. Orchids (about 1200) grow all
around. I'll bring in those in bloom this afternoon but do not expect the 40s to damage any plants except some Madagascar things which will also come inside. I have collapsible shelves for the front bedroom which hold everything for the occasional hurricane. Only brought everything in one time in 26 years due to predicted cold ( 30s). -- D. Wain Garrison If you can read you can learn anything, for there are those smarter than you who can write, however, not everyone who can write is smarter than you. "Caps990" wrote in message ... I have a mesh green house that I cover in plastic during the cold weather. With the forecast for freezing temps this weekend any ideas how to best protect orchids that are outside. Thanks, Gene |
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South Florida Cold
I'm curious if anyone has ever tried to use that heated tape you wrap water
pipes with to keep them from freezing? I doubt they sell it in Florida. Here in zone 5, we always struggle to keep the garden alive as long as possible, and I've often wondered if running a section of that stuff down the bed would do any good. I don't think its cheap though...thats the down side. dkar "Caps990" wrote in message ... I have a mesh green house that I cover in plastic during the cold weather. With the forecast for freezing temps this weekend any ideas how to best protect orchids that are outside. Thanks, Gene |
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South Florida Cold
Live in Miami Beach.
Lots of on tres (palms) and hanging baskets. I have wrapped burlap around them and watered. Last night I only watered. Around 8 pm and again at about 10. I soaked the ground well thinking that the humidity would help. The guys at RF, told me that they soak they're green house floors and it never drops below fifty. They're pretty far inland and it got pretty cold last night, so I'd love to know how they did. "Caps990" wrote in message ... I have a mesh green house that I cover in plastic during the cold weather. With the forecast for freezing temps this weekend any ideas how to best protect orchids that are outside. Thanks, Gene |
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