i was wondering if by covering a plant ' loosely ' in plastic when the temps dip to 36* at night if that plant generates some sort of heat to actually make it warmer in its tent than the actual air temparature ...i have a cactus i like to leave outdoors as long as possible since the days are still quite pleasant..( and he is a bear to move around)....so i cover him on "frosty" nights with a huge plastic bag and uncover him in the AM to let him enjoy the sun.. i was just wondering if the plant can make his heat in his little plastic "tent"...
2007-10-12 15:24:15 · 2 answers · asked by ? 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
this a heavy plastic- 2 mil.- i also wrap the pot in a heavy rug...the cacti is over 6 feet tall and very picky...just bloomed this summer for the first time in the over 30 years that i have had the pleasure to own him/her...was my grandmas..just had to share!!! the blooms were beautiful and very exciting....thanks for any input!!!! ^.^
2007-10-12 15:52:17 · update #1
yes, the tent captures heat coming up from the ground and keeps the humidity higher so the plant stays warmer. a plastic bag might not be enough, most places suggest something a big heavier or even fabric.
you will also get more heat into it if you drap it and not bind it to the plant, but the drapping should be touching the ground.
2007-10-12 15:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by Helga 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most plants do not produce heat and are only as warm or cool as the temps around them. You cacti for one does not produce heat and the plastic you place around it only protects it from the damaging effects of frost and hard freezes. Anyhow, there are a few species of plants that regulate body heat which I found quite amazing. As soon as I stop getting error 999 I'll post the site.
2007-10-12 22:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋