Cold Plants

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A video of some cold plants.
Music: moonkiss | toby schay, quickly | album: overgrowth

We’ve recently experienced some cooler temperatures here in Pacific Northwest. With this last round, the plants were hit with some sleet, freezing rain, and snow. Tables froze solid. It seems almost difficult to fathom — but these plants are just fine. Even after having the pleasure to grow them for several years in different climates, I still find it fascinating that the plants able to handle this cold. Temperatures here are relatively mild (USDA Zone 8b), and these plants have been known to survive colder winters. Like over at Carl’s spot, for example. As mentioned here, I’ve left the dormant pitchers on as insulation for wonderful times such as this. Not sure if it makes a big difference leaving them on, but it helps me to know that their rhizomes are (somewhat) protected in the event of a sharp cold snap. They’re currently dormant and will pick up active growth again once things get warmer. Here’s a few photos and video clips of cold plants from Jan and Feb 2021.