[BostonRich]

I have been told and read that certain plants are not hardy enough to survive here yet I see them everywhere. I am particularly interested in Ti Plants and Crotons. What has been your experience with these two plants? Does everyone cover them when it gets frosty? I haven't seen many Ti Plants covered recently yet they seem to survive the low temperatures and look great. Any tips?

[REDCART]

We’ve been in TV since 2005, and have winter frost experience with both Ti and Curley leaf crotons. Over the years we’ve lost them several times. If you have time and patience they’ll come back. Neighbors have dug theirs up and replanted new ones. It’s a lot easier to cover them than replace them but I’m lazy and have paid the price.

[Calisport]

The ones that are hardiest are the ones inside the birdcage, and according to a resident - had lost his to frost last year outside in the garden. His neighbor's ti plants inside the birdcage survived last year. Maybe covering would help below 40°

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by BostonRich

I have been told and read that certain plants are not hardy enough to survive here yet I see them everywhere. I am particularly interested in Ti Plants and Crotons. What has been your experience with these two plants? Does everyone cover them when it gets frosty? I haven't seen many Ti Plants covered recently yet they seem to survive the low temperatures and look great. Any tips?

My OPINION. You are far better off with plants that are hardy in OUR climate. Same plants depending on where you put it, how you water it, cover it etc you can nurse it along. However, think, do you wish to baby sit a plant? Will you always want to? This area at one time was a major grower of citrus. In the 1960's they had a major COLD spell and it killed the trees.

[Kenswing]

We have 4 crotons. Three in pots in front of the garage and one in the ground. They all did fine uncovered the other night. Have no idea what variety they are though. That's the wife's area. lol

[La lamy]

I think you need to worry about the frost for these plants for a couple years (covering them up) is what I read. But once they are well established in the ground, I believe they do much better. No personal experience since I only have them in pots, so I do cover them for frosty nights. Worth it since they are faves of mine.

[spark291@comcast.net]

What is the best plants to obscure the back wall in a villa
Looking for height and hardiness

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I think you need to worry about the frost for these plants for a couple years (covering them up) is what I read. But once they are well established in the ground, I believe they do much better. No personal experience since I only have them in pots, so I do cover them for frosty nights. Worth it since they are faves of mine.

Agree, cover them up mind has survived every freeze in 8 years down to 27 degrees which will probably happen Saturday or Sunday night?

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by spark291@comcast.net

What is the best plants to obscure the back wall in a villa
Looking for height and hardiness

Podocarpus. Plant them 2’ apart

[snhmhg]

Originally Posted by spark291@comcast.net

What is the best plants to obscure the back wall in a villa
Looking for height and hardiness

Viburnum, pretty, grows fast and thick and has white little flowers in the spring.

[cj1040]

We covered our ti plant with an old pillow case slit up one side, not the croton. We do cover our oyster plants and our bromiliads with an old sheet.

[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by snhmhg

Viburnum, pretty, grows fast and thick and has white little flowers in the spring.

Another vote for Viburnum

[Oneiric]

We have many Crotons in our front yard for years. A beautifully colored plant, they do not tolerate freezes well. Without coverage this Saturday night, they will definitely die. We are going to water the ground, then cover each with mulch and a black plastic bag and keep our fingers crossed. Fortunately they are very inexpensive to replace.

[christiewright]

Originally Posted by BostonRich

I have been told and read that certain plants are not hardy enough to survive here yet I see them everywhere. I am particularly interested in Ti Plants and Crotons. What has been your experience with these two plants? Does everyone cover them when it gets frosty? I haven't seen many Ti Plants covered recently yet they seem to survive the low temperatures and look great. Any tips?

My Ti’s are doing great. I cut off branches and plant them everywhere. They grow like crazy and add a lot of color. I wouldn’t plant in this weather but when it warms up…GO FOR IT!

[Vernon Hud]

Do not cover with plastic.