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Brought to you in cooperation with the Kansas State University Johnson County Research and Extension Master Gardeners.   Each week we feature interesting topics for winter reading.

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Week of 12/11/00

As the temperatures get colder, check the specific locations of houseplants.  Be sure the plants do not get too cold this winter.  Plants next to windows and in entry ways near outside doors are at the greatest risk.  Most houseplants are sensitive to cold temperatures including Chinese Evergreen, Anthurium, Croton and False Aralia.

Monitor and maintain temperatures about 65 degrees for False Aralia and above 60 degrees for all others mentioned. Many other houseplants prefer temperatures kept above 50 degrees.  If needed, move plants farther away from the windows or door entrance to reduce cold exposure.  It may be necessary to move some plants from window sills before shades or drapes are pulled.

Cold injury is normally seen as a yellow to the foliage or leaf drop.  Hot drafts from heat vents will dry out the leaves of the plant resulting in leaf loss.  So be careful and watch the plant's placement during winter.

Articles submitted by Bill Latimer, Johnson County Extension Horticulture Assistant and Dennis Patton, Johnson County Extension Horticulture Agent.

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* Winter Wisdom is an information service of the Kansas State Johnson County Research and Extension Master Gardeners.  Research-based responses are provided by Extension Master Gardener volunteers weekdays from March 1 through October 31, from 9:00 am to 4:30pm .  To telephone, call (913) 764-6306 or visit the Extension Office at 13480 South Arapaho Drive, Olathe, Kansas.  Visit their website at www.oznet.ksu.edu/Johnson 

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