My sister received the bonsai tree frozen - is this ok? Should she leave in a cold garage to hibernate or bring it in the house to thaw?
758262
I would return it. They don't do well in the extreme cold and it will probably die if it's not already gone. Sorry :(
758263
In my opinion, i'd sent it back. The plant shouldnt be ftozen in the first place, my friend who i ordered the plant for said the bonsai died 3 days after receiving it.
367415
Hi Nafeesa, This really is a lovely birdbath, but I wouldn't leave water in it if the temperatures are below freezing. The ceramic can crack. I will sometimes put water in during the day and empty it out at about sundown. Hope this helps!
2156860
yes. If you hear swishing around in there, it's not cold enough. Leave it in the freezer for at least 24 hrs. It takes a while.
1977230
If you need it 'cool' rather than maintained at a specific temperature, you'll be fine. If worried, add a small pack of dry ice. As a matter of interest though, I find that checking this sort of thing into the hold is better as the cabin is warmed while the hold is colder in my experience. Also your clothes are added insulation!
110187
I purchased one back in the summer for the grand-daughter, so this is our first winter, but it is sitting out in our detached garage in cold Tennessee weather. It's hasn't been extreme cold yet, but you have given me an idea that I might put a folded up blanket over the back end where the battery is, just in case. Taking the battery out and bringing it into the house is not something I personally want to do. It might be an easy thing, but this 71 yr. old granny doesn't want that job.
998085
I cannot answer your question right now. I just planted mine here in the US. I previously lived in a tropical country where my first tree was planted. I will see if my plant survives the winter. So far, it looks to be in hibernation.
1524632
I love Deer Out and have a big Hosta garden that the deer don't touch. Just be sure to reapply it during the growing season so that the new growth is protected. I keep a spray bottle full in the house and yes it can be used during freezing temps.
1948991
I'm from San Jose, CA and the tree survived when the temperature dropped below the freezing point last year. If it's long term, I would suggest covering it at night. But a few nights don't harm the plant.
1775173
I do too. You need to bring it inside in the winter and boot it outside when it gets to 30 degrees and no lower in the spring. When you bring it in it goes dormant - needs no light. the leaves will drop(that's fine)...it can go in a basement, etc...just give it a little water each week.
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I live in Georgia, so we don't have severe winters, but it does get cold. I put my potted plants in my garage. The garage door has a row of windows, so the plants get sun, but aren't directly in the cold...no risk of frost or freeze. Make sure there's mulch around the plant, and maybe you could cover it with clear plastic to keep it warmer. Just some thoughts...
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In cold weather, no. As long as there is sufficient room under the blanket for air flow and the plant isn't sweating you can leave it on until the temperature comes up and the possibility of frost passes. what you don't want is too much moisture to form under the blanket from the plant "sweating" if that happens and you don't let it breathe, the next night it frosts, the frost will reach the plant even with the blanket on it, excess moisture under the blanket will end its ability to protect the plant
275252
It's not good to leave any hose outdoors in freezing weather. When you do, you just age the hose more quickly. I plan to bring mine into the garage for the winter.
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I see the question was asked about a year ago but will answer for future purchases. Lemons are very cold sensitive and must be protected against frost and freezing temperatures in the winter. If it must be left outside, then place it in the garage with Christmas tree lights wrapped around the trunk and/or a small heater on the coldest nights to prevent leaf drop and the branches dying back. The Christmas lights will at least prevent the trunk from freezing completely and killing the whole tree.
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I live in the panhandle of FL. The temperature here my drop to the low 20's at times. This past winter was extremely cold and we even had enough ice to close down schools. The plant faired well through it all and is doing fine. When I received it the top broken from the transport and I was worried the damage would possibly kill it. My fuyu seems to be doing fine so far and I hope to be seeing fruit next year. I don't believe you will have any issues with it in Ca. Good luck.
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The instructions indicate that this can be either an indoor or outdoor tree. I live in an apartment in NYC and have kept the bonsai indoors since September, and it is thriving. My advice is to make sure it gets enough light, water it regularly as instructed, and make sure it isn't too close to a radiator/air conditioner unit (depending on the season).
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I don't know tht I can help you with that question right now as we have had one of the worse winters ever, so she hasn't used it! Bikes, razors, all that outside stuff is locked away in the garage till spring!
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Hi, The Chinese Elm is a fun tree to work with as it branches go all directions. Chinese Elms do best outdoors or on a veranda. They do not like cold. Cover with a sheet or bring in below 50 degrees. You can bring in your elm for display for a few days at a time. If they get cold they will loose their leaves. There is much on the internet to help you, Joan Lindsey, Suncoast Bonsai Society, St. Petersburg, FL