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Venus Flytrap Cold hardiness
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Posted by karate626 MD 7 (My Page) on Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 23:49
| I am wondering about the cold hardiness of a venus flytrap. I live right in the middle of Baltimore, MD and Washington DC (both are a 30 min drive from my house). My backyard is wooded and my frontyard is sunnier. My winters haven't been so bad the last couple of years but I think I'm due for a cold one this year. I haven't bought a plant yet and wouldn't plant it outside until spring (if I learn if it can survive my climate). Thanks for any advice!
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RE: Venus Flytrap Cold hardiness
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| it depends, if you live in zone 7-6 or less you might need some muching, if you live in zone7 or higher then you should be fine. Venus fly Trap need at least a whole day of direct sun so find a sunny backyard or frontyard and water with rainwater,R/O water, or Distilled water. |
RE: Venus Flytrap Cold hardiness
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Hi
I have the opposite problem (not enough chill) The reply given to me by the Atlanta Bo gardens Was a chill period of 32/55 for 3/4 months. This is "ideal" but can be shaved on both parameters . This would give you an idea where to locate your plants. Might add that the min temps for growing season (other 8 months) is 65 .
Would guess your area has much lower winter temps and maybe more duration??.
Is your normal winter near those parameters.?? Couldn't pin them down on how much shaving can be done but at least +/_ 2 weeks. 32 being most important and no temps above 65 during dormancy.
Must be several methods for your area??? gary
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