Cordyline Australis
I was recently gifted this huuuuge Cordyline Australis in a large pot, that is currently on my deck outside. I know she'll be ok until temps drop. BUT..
SHE'S way too big for my house. I'm in zone 6a how can I protect this plant during winter? #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #cordyline #plantmafia #sarahsgrove #thethread
SHE'S way too big for my house. I'm in zone 6a how can I protect this plant during winter? #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #cordyline #plantmafia #sarahsgrove #thethread
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@Sassylimey I use clear tarps to let light in on my outdoor plants. Making a makeshift green house. Do you have a covered porch or patio you can put it under?
Thank you Heidi. 🤗
No I don't have a covered porch or patio. So, I'm going to look at clear tarps and see what I can do to make a makeshift green house!🤷 @princesspitstop
No I don't have a covered porch or patio. So, I'm going to look at clear tarps and see what I can do to make a makeshift green house!🤷 @princesspitstop
@TheConservator thank you so very much for your suggestion of the cold frame. That's kind of what I was thinking, because I literally have no room inside. She's not cold hardy for my zone, so your help is greatly appreciated 😊
@Sassylimey its such a tall plant that it still may need to sink the pot in the ground even with a cold frame. The best cold frames have more dirt/grass floor sq ft than they do wall sq ft . That maintains the temperature. If its to tall and not enough floor area it wont stay warm in cloudy weather or at night
Sonny you're so kind, and helpful. it's such a lovely, but huge plant but I'm so limited on space, indoor and outdoors. I could possibly fashion a cold frame on my deck and insulate the floor area? @TheConservator
Im sorry. Ill try to keep brainstorming ideas but i dont have any others off the top of my head.