COLD HARDY
PLANTS
Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy
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Cylindropuntia kleiniae
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Quantity
of plants tested: 1
Size of plant tested: small 10" tall cutting placed in the
ground in August 1999.
Soil texture: sandy loam covered with yellow river stone.
When planted: the plants were planted in the ground in August 1999.
Winter protection: a plastic tarp was placed over the plant the
first winter, no protection afterwards.
Microclimate: warm microclimate, approximately 1 foot off a
south facing wall.
Temperature: refer to 1999-2001 winters on this chart
Findings: the plant has done very well, no damage at all has been
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February
24, 2000 - This photo shows the size of the plants as of February 24,
2000 (after it's first winter). One day during winter had a high
temperature of 12F. The low temperature was -2F. No damage was
observed. |
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June
3, 2000 - here's the plant as of June 3, 2000. The
plant has many new growth points. |
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August
19, 2000 - here's the status as of August 19, 2000. It's a
fast grower! |
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January
27, 2001 - this photo shows the plant during winter. Notice how
the joints deflate and get droopy. No damage was observed after the
2000-2001 winter. |
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March
2000 - here's a pretty photo showing the cactus with snow. |
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August
14, 2001 - this photo shows the plant as of August 14, 2001. It
grows fast, watch out! |
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June,
2002 - here's the flowering kleiniae. It has multiple colors in
it's bloom, whites, purples, and greens. |
