What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Palmer's century plant?

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Tolerable

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Lovingly monitor the temperature around your plants and adjust their environment as needed. A thermometer can be your ally in this heartfelt endeavor.

Temperature Essentials for Palmer's century plant

Regional wintering strategies

Palmer's century plant has strong cold resistance, so special frost protection measures are usually not necessary during winter. However, if the winter temperatures are expected to drop below -15°C, it is still important to provide cold protection. This can be achieved by covering the plant with materials such as soil or straw. Before the first freeze in autumn, it is recommended to water the plant abundantly, ensuring the soil remains moist and enters a frozen state. This helps prevent drought and water scarcity for the plant during winter and early spring.

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Signs of Low and High Temperature in Palmer's century plant

Symptoms of Low Temperature in Palmer's century plant

Palmer's century plant is cold-tolerant and thrives best when the temperature is above 15°C. During winter, it should be kept above -10°C. When the temperature falls below -15°C, although there may not be any noticeable changes during winter, there may be a decrease in sprouting or even no sprouting during springtime.

Solutions for Low Temperature in Palmer's century plant

In spring, remove any parts that have failed to sprout.

Symptoms of High Temperature in Palmer's century plant

During summer, Palmer's century plant should be kept below 35°C. When the temperature exceeds 41°C, the leaves of the plant may become lighter in color, prone to curling, susceptible to sunburn, and in severe cases, the entire plant may wilt and become dry.

Solutions for High Temperature in Palmer's century plant

Trim away the sunburned and dried-up parts. Move the plant to a location that provides shade from the midday and afternoon sun, or use a shade cloth to create shade. Water the plant in the morning and evening to keep the soil moist.