Frozen in South Florida

Anyone else tired of the frosty nights and rather cold days here in South Florida? I know I am totally out of sweaters and other warm clothing to wear. My skin is drying out and my chip in my car key ring does not work in the cold. As the day warms up it comes back to life.How are your plants fairing? Mine have taken this amazingly well. I did bring in a few of my orchid type plants and left everything else to take care of itself. Even my Christmas Palm is doing well. Our farmers can teach us a lesson. They purposely make icicles on their plants to protect them. The ice actually keeps them warmer and reduces freezing risk. My friend Carol tried to save her Pointsetta shrubs (in the ground) with King-Sized sheets. It didn't work. The beautiful flowers froze, but she thinks she can save the plants. Thanks for the update Carol.

How are you treating your outdoor plants?

January 2010 Freeze

I hope everyone in South Florida brought in their precious plants over the past few days. Especially those orchids–Wee Wee, Hoya, and more. Covering those other flowers and palms with cloth, burlap by staking around the plant and not allowing the cloth to touch the plant. Make sure that the plants are watered well also. This can make the difference between starting all over again, which can be expensive.

I note that my Christmas Cactus is a late bloomer. It finally came around as it does every year, post Christmas. They are most beautiful. My sister gave me two more this year of different colors. I'll hope that they are bloomers for Christmas in 2010. Happy New Year to all!