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Posted 3Y ago by @RelentlessZebra

Where to hang our new string of pickles?

We recently acquired a string of pickles plant and are dying to hang it over our kitchen window, but I keep seeing conflicting information about how sensitive these guys are to drafts. Our windows are well sealed, but the window in question is about 7 feet from a vent for our HVAC, so it does get a bit of the hot or cold air depending on the season. Will that mess with Mr Pickles badly? #succulentlove #succulentsquad #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict
Stew Pickles
Stew Pickles
String of Pickles
5” pot with drainage
Last watered 7 months ago
@Stall54Jo
joann
32488 XP
3Y ago
@Stall54Jo
Your pickle is gorgeous. You could put a deflector on the air vent and vent away from pickles if it would not cause a tripping hazard. You can place a saucer in larger diameter in the hanger with pot. This will also deflect drafts.
@Sassylimey
Sarah
56320 XP
3Y ago
@Sassylimey
I think Mr Pickles should be just fine in n your kitchen window, it's far enough away from your HVAC vent
@AnthuriumQueen
Caroline
134014 XP
3Y ago
@AnthuriumQueen
My pickles love bright direct light with frequent and lite waterings. I think that if you can easily lower it to check on it every two days uuntil you’re sure it’s doing well, then I say go for it. I think Stew Pickles would let you know if it wasn’t ok almost instantly. I’ve noticed that with mine. Keep in kind that we tend to spend most of our day walking through our kitchens. Not to mention that you can move the little levers on the vent to shift the direction of the air.

I Love your Pickles! Enjoy!
@RelentlessZebra
Stina
5223 XP
3Y ago
@RelentlessZebra
@Stall54Jo here in Texas we have ceiling vents, not floor ones, alas, so any sort of deflection wouldn't really do much good. But I can play around with the fins of the vent to make sure he isn't getting blasted.
@Stall54Jo
joann
32488 XP
3Y ago
@Stall54Jo
That sounds like a good plan. 👍