COLD HARDY
PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants |
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Sansevieria aethiopica |
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Quantity
of plants tested: 1 Size of plant tested: small plant which was fully rooted. Soil texture: sandy loam with no cover. When planted: the plant was planted in the ground in August 2000. Winter protection: no protection. Microclimate: somewhat warm microclimate, approximately 1 foot off an east facing wall but this area only receives 2hr per sun in November. Temperature: refer to 2000-2001 winters on this chart Findings: the plant died very early in the season. |
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September 25, 2000 - This photo shows the plant in September prior to any freezes. | |
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November 27, 2000 - This photo shows the plant after 12F, 14F, and 19F nights. It appears dead already, especially to the tough. The leaves are soft. We observed no damage after a 19F night. |