Think about it... Most of what we think of as TROPICAL TREES, grow as under story trees growing under the canopy of other trees. It stands to reason that in a marginal climate you should plant sensitive plants in close proximity to either other large plants or next to a structure, preferably on the south side. .... Help this channel grow.........Dont forget to hit the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE button!🌴
@@TropicalGardenGuy most years the coldest nights might be about 25°f although once every few years we get an arctic front come in that might cause a couple of nights to drop to about 17°f. It's worth bearing in mind from November to early April most nights are probably between 34 and 40. It also stays very wet. Conversely daytime temperatures over that period rarely get above 55°f so I suppose that tells the whole story of our winter.
@@lyonheart84 very similar to our lowest winter temps. We are also very chilly and damp as well. I think where we really differ is our winter lasts from dec 1 to feb 1. After that we get temps regularly in the 60’s
@@TropicalGardenGuy yes unfortunately I consider winter here lasts from early November through to end of March. Officially November is still designated as late Fall and March is early Spring but since we regularly get frosts in them I consider them wintery lol
@@TropicalGardenGuy good to know about avacado trees. I have two 35 year old citrus trees planted against the south side of the house that are doing great and have not ruined the foundation. Once I let a tree grow 14 inches from the foundation thinking it was a lilac tree. Lol. Once it reached 2 stories I told husband we had to take it out. It was a beautiful tree but now inches from the upstairs window. It took us 2 months to remove the stump. Ended up using lots of epsom salt since I grow plants in that area. Learned the hard way...
Hi Jeff! I am truly thrilled to have found you. I live in empire and I study permaculture. I have started a food forest this year, and I have a few tropicals. I'd love to start a correspondence with you and visit each others gardens. My name is Dena, and I hope to hear from you.
Hi Jeff. I live in Northern California. I have a plumeria that has never bloomed for me. She is 10 years old I believe .. how do you care for it in the summer. I have kept her from direct sun because am afraid of her burning. We get really hot days in the summer 110 for 5 or 6 days a year. Other days High 80/90s Is it ok to have them in a pot in direct sunlight? Love this info for winter care. Have been afraid she would die due to cold weather. Thank you 😊
I have mine in ground in full sun. They do fine. You might want to try afternoon shade in a pot when temps are above 100 f A good bloom fertilizer with push you plumerias to flower as long as they are healthy
Jeff, what's your recommendation of how to grow a King Palm? I have grown many Queen Palms easily, just curious of what the key was with the King. I know they're more delicate. I just love the coconut palm look to it.
Hey Cody, Best to plant up against the house or with a canopy overhead, There’s a huge 25 year old King palm around the corner from my house. The key was its in between 2 two story houses.
