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Can anyone advise what temperature Elephants Feet should be kept at over winter? I'm planning to heat my new greenhouse to 8/9 degrees through the colder months. Will they be able to live outdoors at this temperature or have to stay in my house. Thanks Debbie
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Cactusgirl wrote:Can anyone advise what temperature Elephants Feet should be kept at over winter? I'm planning to heat my new greenhouse to 8/9 degrees through the colder months. Will they be able to live outdoors at this temperature or have to stay in my house. Thanks Debbie
Warmer than parts of my house! So they should be fine. Might grow better if it is warmer during the day, but then I imagine it will be.
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Mine grows well in winter at a minimum of 5C, so you should be fine.
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Thats great thanks everyone for the replies. I know they will be safe in the greenhouse (once we get it finished!) now
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