Saguaro Hardiness?

Wollemi25 · Post by **Wollemi25** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:29 pm

Do you think an adult Sugauro will be able to survive 10° to 14° F.http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/ ... antea.html http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/60113/

I live were it usually usually get 22° to 25° F for the most of winter and only gets is below 22° F rarely.It snows sometime (not a lot) but rains frequently. I wanted to see if a small one would survive.

Jubaea · Post by **Jubaea** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:43 pm

I think excess moisture and prolonged cool temperatures would be more problamatic than the ultimate low. I know it can get quite cold in Arizona where these grow. It will warm up quickly after a dip in temperature and then be sunny and dry in Arizona.

TimMAz6 · Post by **TimMAz6** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:55 pm

I agree....cold duration will be key. A very quick drop to 15F may produce less damage than a drop to 25F for 8 hours. I'm impressed with the ones I have. I germinated them in 1992 or so and I keep them in the darkish garage all winter (Nov through March). All that dark really doesn't harm them too much......kinda surprised.