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Ponder’s Q & A Q: I have been told that my tropical water lilies will not survive the winters here. Others say they will. What is the true story? A: Many nurserymen will label tropical water lilies as “annuals’, to be on the safe side. With the wide range of climatic conditions in our state, it is had to know the destination of the plant. In higher elevations, where winters are cold and snow is a regular visitor, tropical lilies will not over-winter unless brought inside and properly stored. In the warmer areas of the state, particularly n the Phoenix metro area, tropicals should have no trouble wintering well and coming back in the spring. The caution here is to make sure they are not exposed over an extensive period to temper- atures under 40 degrees. Check your water tem perature. If your pond is located in a colder part of the garden, your tropicals may be at some risk. Covering with sand is recommended by Sylvia of the Lily Pond. Reprinted from Pond Happenings, September 1997 |
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Don’t forget the Phoenix Koi Rescue has Koi, Sarassas Comets, Shunbunkins and Goldfish for adoption. Anyone is welcome to adopt a finny friend. Just give “Shorty” Routh a call at 602-354-4738 or drop a line to Phoenixkoirescue.com. Adoption is free. |
