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Succulent hardy plants in zone 6-7 View answer
Asked 2 ´years ago | Climate
Aeonium for zone 6 View answer
Asked 3 ´years ago | Climate
What succulent will grow outdoors in winter weather View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | Explore > Explore All
If you live in a lower (colder) zone than a particular succulent is rated for, you can bring the plant indoors during the winter. We do, however, rate hardiness conservatively, so plants right on cusp may be able to survive outdoors year-round with a bit of protection. For example, to plant a Sempervivum rosette (zone 5) in a region that gets down to -30F (zone 4), you will want to employ the following strategies.
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Does this plant do well in hot humid environments? View answer
Asked 2 ´years ago | Sempervivum heuffelii 'Blaze'
How do I protect from frost if not hardy in zone 7? View answer
Asked 3 ´years ago | Soft Succulents
What plants are hardy in my climate? View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | Explore > Explore All
Succulents are well-adapted to survive drought but with a little extra care you can also get certain varieties to survive in wet or humid climates.
Improve Drainage
Plant in gritty, well-draining soil like succulent / cactus soil from a garden center
Amend heavy garden soil with 50% coarse sand by volume
Plant in raised beds and containers with drainage holes
Move pots under roofs or put clear, p Read more
Plants for zone 12 View answer
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Asked 4 ´years ago | Hardy Succulents > Sedum (Stonecrop)
