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I have a drosera tracyi that i ordered from you guys around 3 weeks ago.I live in georgia just north of atlanta. i had a question about winter dormancy of this species. i heard this plant can tolerate freezing temperatures but i think my temperature is to cold for this species to be left outside all winter. last year the lowest temperature was around 14 degrees.im wondering what i can do if my temperature is to cold.could i put it in a refrigator all winter or leave it in my unheated garage. please help, i think i heard my first frost is coming. THANK YOU!!
Your region is USDA zone 8, and our nursery is located in USDA zone 8 in Oregon. Our plants have survived temperatures as low as 8°F, including the batch of tracyi from which your plant came. For growers in zone 8, the key is protecting the plant against dehydration during deep freezes (below 20°F). The process is too extensive to cover in this format. You can find this information on our website.
http://www.cobraplant.com/caresheets
If you have only one plant to care for, you could simply bring your plant in a sheltered area during the deep freeze and bring it back outdoors when the day temperature rises above freezing again. If you hadn't watched our monthly podcast yet, please do so. We share important tips for growers each month.
http://www.cobraplant.com/videos
Good growing!
Jacob Farin
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