Re: Re: CP digest 603 Re: overwintering CP in the UK

dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Wed, 31 Jan 96 21:18 EST

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> Dave
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> I'm NOT advising Sarracenias should be overwintered outdoors but all
> of them seem able to withstand some severe frosting. Obviously S.
> fava andS. purpurea do best as these grow well into Canada where
> winter is really severe.
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> Incidentaly, I accidentally froze Cephalotus and U. subulata in
> exactly the same way and they both survived with absolutely no damage
> whatsoever!!!

PAUL,

WOW, OTHERS WHO TRIED THIS ON SMALLISH CEPHALOTUS PLANTS LOST
THEM. THIS IS THE FIRST I HAVE HEARD OF A PLANT MAKING IT
THOUGH FREEZING WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE. COULD YOU PLEASE ELABORATE
ON THE SIZE AND OTHER CONDITIONS IT WAS IN?

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