I moved my plant outside in a corner where the sunlight h...
11ft to light, direct
9” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 months ago
5
Do you know what the USDA growing zone is? for the plant? and what your zone is? Because it might not be able to survive outside… you can google USDA zone. It’ll take too much to explain here on #GregGang
@SupremePepino18 You’re in this zone. Venice, California, is located in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, with some areas closely bordering 11a. This zone indicates a mild, coastal climate with average annual minimum temperatures of 35 F to 40F degrees. It is a prime zone for growing tropical, subtropical, and Mediterranean plants that do not tolerate freezing temperatures. Climate Characteristics: Coastal California, mild winters, low risk of hard frosts. As part of the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, this designation confirms the area's suitability for year-round gardening of tender perennial plants. Suitability and Climate Considerations
Ideal Climate: The plant thrives in USDA Zones 10a-11b, which includes coastal Southern California.
Temperature Tolerance: It prefers temperatures between 65–80°F, but can survive lower, provided they do not drop consistently below the low 30s F.
Venice Conditions: The moderate coastal, nearly frost-free climate is generally safe, but the plant should be protected from potential cold snaps or heavy winter rains.
Care Tips for Potted Outdoor Growth
Lighting: In a sunny location like Venice, they prefer part shade or dappled light, especially to avoid scorching from direct, intense sun.
Soil: Use a very well-draining, fast-draining potting mix, such as one blended with perlite, sand, or pumice.
Watering: Water moderately during the summer, allowing the soil to dry out deeply between waterings. In winter, during dormancy, reduce watering significantly.
Portability: Growing in pots is ideal, allowing you to move them under eaves or into a sheltered area during heavy winter rain or unexpected, rare cold nights.
Toxicity: Be aware that the plant secretes a milky, toxic sap that causes skin irritation.
Key Advice
Protect in Winter: While hardy, they are not frost-resistant and may need protection (e.g., frost cloth) if temperatures approach freezing.
Invasiveness: The plant is known for being a "pass-along" plant that shoots seeds far from the pot, often appearing in neighboring pots.
Given its high tolerance for, and preference for, warm, moderate climates, it is an excellent choice for a container in a Venice, CA garden.
Ideal Climate: The plant thrives in USDA Zones 10a-11b, which includes coastal Southern California.
Temperature Tolerance: It prefers temperatures between 65–80°F, but can survive lower, provided they do not drop consistently below the low 30s F.
Venice Conditions: The moderate coastal, nearly frost-free climate is generally safe, but the plant should be protected from potential cold snaps or heavy winter rains.
Care Tips for Potted Outdoor Growth
Lighting: In a sunny location like Venice, they prefer part shade or dappled light, especially to avoid scorching from direct, intense sun.
Soil: Use a very well-draining, fast-draining potting mix, such as one blended with perlite, sand, or pumice.
Watering: Water moderately during the summer, allowing the soil to dry out deeply between waterings. In winter, during dormancy, reduce watering significantly.
Portability: Growing in pots is ideal, allowing you to move them under eaves or into a sheltered area during heavy winter rain or unexpected, rare cold nights.
Toxicity: Be aware that the plant secretes a milky, toxic sap that causes skin irritation.
Key Advice
Protect in Winter: While hardy, they are not frost-resistant and may need protection (e.g., frost cloth) if temperatures approach freezing.
Invasiveness: The plant is known for being a "pass-along" plant that shoots seeds far from the pot, often appearing in neighboring pots.
Given its high tolerance for, and preference for, warm, moderate climates, it is an excellent choice for a container in a Venice, CA garden.
@SupremePepino18 @Ms.Persnickety One important thing to note for any plant, even a succulent or cactus: are the leaves it has right now grown indoors or outdoors? Leaves grown while outside are acclimated to the outside light, but leaves grown inside are not. If you move it outside, it is very important to put it in full shade at first. Then you have to gradually scooch (the scientific term 😂🤓) it closer and closer to the conditions you want to keep it in. In a few days move it closer to sunshine, and again in another few days. Move it back to shade if you see any signs of sunburn or heat damage.
It’s like, plants grown outside already have their sunscreen leaves, but plants grown inside are pasty pale and have no sunscreen yet. ☀️
It’s like, plants grown outside already have their sunscreen leaves, but plants grown inside are pasty pale and have no sunscreen yet. ☀️