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Aloe ferox flowers and frost

necturus

By necturus
in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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Hi guys,

We are going to get our first cold weather this week. Probably looking at 34-35 degrees. My Aloe ferox is blooming for the first time, and if possible I would like to see the blooms mature. Do I need to cover them to protect from frost?

Thanks, Daniel

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1 hour ago, necturus said:

Hi guys,

We are going to get our first cold weather this week. Probably looking at 34-35 degrees. My Aloe ferox is blooming for the first time, and if possible I would like to see the blooms mature. Do I need to cover them to protect from frost?

Thanks, Daniel

This might offer some insight/ help answer your question best: https://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=4440

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the flowers hate frost. It will damage or destroy the flower stalk.  cover up!!

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Covered them... glad I did. Thanks guys!

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