I try to keep my cold room just above freezing. In there, I'm more worried about spring "coming too soon." If I can't keep it cold enough, everything starts to open up before I can get them back outdoors. I don't want my azaleas to flower before spring. Some species are starting to open up now, which is early for my area. But we have had a warm winter this year. My tropical trees are in the basement under grow lights. It's not the best situation, but it's what I have. It stays around 55°F to 60°F. Humidity gets worse as winter goes on. It's at a dry 41% at this moment. But they get through it. Some of the species get mad at me in the fall when I first move them down there, but by now, they are all mostly readjusted and starting to show new growth, if they haven't already.
Those are A LOT of plants you’ve got there. That should keep you busy over the winter. Thanks, keep growing
They sure do keep me busy, that's for sure! Thank you.
I assume your heating the air. What is the minimum temp you try to keep them at?
What about light? They must get stressed if you get a long winter?
I try to keep my cold room just above freezing. In there, I'm more worried about spring "coming too soon." If I can't keep it cold enough, everything starts to open up before I can get them back outdoors. I don't want my azaleas to flower before spring. Some species are starting to open up now, which is early for my area. But we have had a warm winter this year.
My tropical trees are in the basement under grow lights. It's not the best situation, but it's what I have. It stays around 55°F to 60°F. Humidity gets worse as winter goes on. It's at a dry 41% at this moment. But they get through it. Some of the species get mad at me in the fall when I first move them down there, but by now, they are all mostly readjusted and starting to show new growth, if they haven't already.
@@_Mr.B_ Thank you.