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Post by brooks on Oct 10, 2013 14:00:39 GMT -5
   Now how to I protect them from the cold. They should not be in low 40's or below. Yes I did know that when I bought them but they were so pretty and not that expensive. And I did that, "Oh well I'll think of something"  Well now is the time. Problem is the only place to put them is full of my orchids. Other places the cats could and would get to them.  |
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Post by adcooper on Oct 10, 2013 18:24:27 GMT -5
Gorgeous, Brooks! You have the gift with plants. Do you use composted manure with the cacti?
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Post by brooks on Oct 10, 2013 22:30:29 GMT -5
Thanks Ann but I can not take credit, we bought them this way and I have been trying to keep them going. I think I could protect them with a big box over them at night.  They really like sandy soil and to be drier. They have special potting soil mixes for the cactus. |
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Post by Deb on Oct 11, 2013 6:23:33 GMT -5
What a beautiful arrangement! Hope you can keep it going in the cold weather.
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Post by ZenRider on Oct 12, 2013 14:17:52 GMT -5
Very nice cacti you have there.
Oddly, if you plant them, they may survive better, especially on the nights you cover them, as the roots may freeze faster in the pot then in the ground. Then again, you don't really get too much true freezes (OK, what those of us in the Midwest would consider a real freeze) so you may be just fine with your original plan of cardboard boxes. Especially if you put them on the deck, so they aren't getting as much cold air from under the table.
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