My tropicals have been indoors for about a month already. I have a couple Albizia saman that are especially sensitive to cold weather, so I get them indoors before we start getting nighttime lows down around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. I tend to migrate the rest of the tropicals at the same time just to get the job done. I let subtropicals like pomegranate stay outside a while longer, but even those are indoors now. The only trees that are still outside that will eventually come in are my coastal redwoods. I’d like to give those some more cold hours and let them experience some frost before I ultimately bring them in.
Tropicals migrating inside
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shohin_branches
Chumono
Because I work 50 hours a week and I'm so very tired
Hartinez
Masterpiece
Honestly TJ. My Wiandi routinely stay outside while temps are in the mid 40’s. In some ways, I want them to slow down significantly before coming inside for the winter. Ficus, generally grow in so many temperate climates, and while they would undoubtedly suffer if allowed to freeze, they can def get “cold” for the climates they grow in. I wont tempt fate too severely, but I've never had issues with mine.
BonsaiPoppie
Mame
We are still in the upper 50s at night here. If we get a freeze it isn't untill late Dec and Jan. I put mine in my shed when it gets down to 45 degrees.
vp999
Masterpiece
Got all mine in a couple days ago just because I had some free time.
Michigan Tree Murderer
Masterpiece
I put pants on when it's 45 degrees.
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Michigan Tree Murderer
Masterpiece
Wow! Lots of good trees in there.
Michigan Tree Murderer
Masterpiece
Took me 10+ hours. I'd like to know the few minute's trick if you care to share.
That was tongue in cheek. It's a lot of work, that's why I put it off as long as I can.
vp999
Masterpiece
I see u got all little trees..piece of cake...some of mine weight over 100 lbs lol.
penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
Nearly finished, mostly succulents still to go.Was 36F two nights ago. Mid 30s predicted Sunday night.
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
Moved mine in and shut down the garden when the temps were nearing freezing, and then it's been highs in the 70s and 80s since.
Isn't that how it goes? It's supposed to be high 70's here this coming week also. But once they're in, they're in.Moved mine in and shut down the garden when the temps were nearing freezing, and then it's been highs in the 70s and 80s since.
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
Yup, I used to do the shuffle, but I can't justify it any more.
If I'd known I would've just done the two-step for a night or two, and they'd still be outside.
The only time I ever do the two-step is in the spring if we have an unexpected cold spell after I’ve already brought the tropicals outdoors. In my opinion, there’s no value in doing it in the fall just to get a few more days under natural sunlight. Once I’ve gone to the trouble of bringing them in, they’re in for the season.
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
My new indoor watering contraption.
Hold the 1/4" hose out to the plant you're watering with one hand, squeeze the jug against your body with the other, and get a soft trickle of water in those awkward to reach spots. It does take a good bit of pressure, but cutting the excess off the hose may help with that. Perfect for my two youngest to teamwork the watering when they want to help. Might work on a more pouring style variant once I trim the hose.
Just thought I'd share in case anyone was wondering how they might solve similar problems.
Hold the 1/4" hose out to the plant you're watering with one hand, squeeze the jug against your body with the other, and get a soft trickle of water in those awkward to reach spots. It does take a good bit of pressure, but cutting the excess off the hose may help with that. Perfect for my two youngest to teamwork the watering when they want to help. Might work on a more pouring style variant once I trim the hose.
Just thought I'd share in case anyone was wondering how they might solve similar problems.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
Long term weather forecast predicts first freeze for my area in first week of December. I will bring my trees inside around mid November. Right now I am cleaning up my garage to find room for them.
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
Our first freeze is coming towards the end of this weekend. Still no real shit at precipitation in the forecast. About a month and a half since it rained.
There's been a smallish wildfire burning in the hills several miles south of a neighboring town for the past week. Mostly just smoldering, not really moving at all, but today the smoke ploom was substantial. I haven't been out that way in a while, but it looks close to a popular hiking trail where there's the remains of an old steam powered sawmill from the 1870s, as well as the stone fireplace still standing from the cabin where mill's owner once lived. Hope it doesn't get destroyed.
The state is already on it, so should be manageable.
There's been a smallish wildfire burning in the hills several miles south of a neighboring town for the past week. Mostly just smoldering, not really moving at all, but today the smoke ploom was substantial. I haven't been out that way in a while, but it looks close to a popular hiking trail where there's the remains of an old steam powered sawmill from the 1870s, as well as the stone fireplace still standing from the cabin where mill's owner once lived. Hope it doesn't get destroyed.
The state is already on it, so should be manageable.
