Have you ever wondered which plants can withstand extremely low temperatures? Are you in a cold area and you don’t know what plants you can put in your garden? Well, OneHowTo brings you a list of shrubs and plants for cold weather that tolerate these conditions well: cacti, yuccas or pansies are some of the most common, about which we indicate some of the basic care they require to survive optimally.
Cactus
Many varieties of cactus or nopal they withstand the cold well, being able to resist temperatures below zero degrees. Regarding cacti, the first thing you should know is that they cope well with the lack of water, but too much of it can cause the plant to wilt. When you water it, do it once the ground is very dry and proceed by pouring the water into the substrate and never over the cactus. In the following article you can see How to care for a cactus correctly.
Yucas
If it is extremely cold weather, the yuccas They are an ideal option because they tolerate temperatures down to -17ºC, although to plant them a large field is required because they measure about 90 cm. In addition, they produce white flowers when summer begins. Their waterings should be done in moderation and they need to receive a lot of sunlight.
Thoughts
On the other hand, thoughts They are ideal for both Cold climates as for the hot ones, but as they perfectly survive mild frosts and also dew they are a good option to face low temperatures. However, the only condition present is that they have to be watered regularly so that their land is always humid although not flooded, as well as trying to give them plenty of sunlight.
Nandina
This shrub, also known as sacred bambooIt needs an irrigation every three days in the summer and every ten in winter. In addition, it does not freeze, tolerates summer heat and perfectly resists radical changes in temperature. Also, its green leaves turn orange and red in autumn, while in winter it produces red fruits.
Mahonia
This is another shrub that manages to adapt to any soil and climate, but in winter it also produces yellow flowers that produce clusters of grapes when fruiting. Besides, the mahonia it supports frost and in extreme cold areas its leaves turn purple. However, the type aquifolium It varies in color from lemon green to reddish in winter, which offers a very beautiful appearance to any garden.
Cornus
The cornus It is a shrub that can reach five or six meters high and is resistant to low temperatures and suitable for all types of floors. Likewise, it is characterized by the strong color of its trunks, depending on the variety. For example, those of the sanguine are red, while those of the Sunrise, white. On the other hand, this shrub does not require much care and grows well both in full sun and in full shade.
Evonimus
We also propose another shrub native to Japan It can be grown in a pot and is resistant to the low temperatures characteristic of winter. Its about evonimus, an evergreen shrub that in order to keep it in optimal conditions it is preferable to place it outside in full sun.
Other plants
Finally, regarding other plants that can be found in Cold climates Characteristic of Canada or Northern Europe, the velvety moss that grows on the ground or on rocks, is typical of the Arctic and has a maximum height of 10 cm. On the other hand, lichens are a variety of cold-resistant algae that can live in low light and water.
In the following article you can see useful tips on How to care for plants in winter.
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