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psimitry
Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Location: maricopa
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:18 pm Post subject: After a frost - what to do? |
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So Maricopa got frost bitten pretty hard the other night. Of course, I was out of town and my roommate wouldn't be bothered with it in the first place.
So I have a few plants that got hit pretty bad - my hibiscus, jalepeno plant (which actually survived the summer intact), and my lantana.
Of course, my lantana I already knew would have to be cut down to ground - is this a good time to do that?
With the remaining plants, does one simply cut off the dead material and hopefully be home to cover it next time or should I let it stay on until the spring? |
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phoenixtropicals Site Admin
Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 1207 Location: Mesa Arizona
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Wow. Sounds like it got nasty out there in Maricopa. Actually, leaving the dead stuff on will help protect the plant next time. I'd save your major trimming until spring. I expect both your hibiscus and lantana to come back. I have had both of those types of plants frozen to the ground and come back. I don't think you need to do anything special. I never cut my lantana back, and they do fine, although I have heard of people doing that. I do trim them when they grow over the sidewalk etc. |
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GermanStar
Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 117 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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There is no reason not to cut ground cover Lantana varieties down to the ground -- it's the fastest, easiest way to clean 'em up. They come back in the spring looking sparkly and brand new. Lantana shrubs (like the type you've posted pics of before) are a different matter, but cutting 'em down is still a good option if they don't look good. |
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