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cactus

eddie3eddie3 Posts: 81
in Problem solving
I had 3 small cacti given to me has Christmas presents, will they survive out of doors now or  even in the summer. Thanks

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Some Cacti will stand some frost if they are kept dry. However in our climate I would not risk putting them outside until late May.  they do like to be out in a sunny position in June July August , but I bring them in before the first frosts.
  • eddie3eddie3 Posts: 81
    Thank you FB.
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    fidgetbones said:
    Some Cacti will stand some frost if they are kept dry. 
    The dry part is the key there though. Our wet weather (especially cold wet weather) will kill them pretty quickly. I wouldn't risk it either way.
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  • Valley GardenerValley Gardener Posts: 2,851
    Water them frugally from the saucer they stand in,they would never survive a British winter.
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  • eddie3eddie3 Posts: 81
    Thank you all

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