New bloom in late October - can this survive??

StarostkaD · 10-16-2020, 05:12 PM

I was just out cleaning up my plants and yard and found I have a new bloom starting.... but it's mid October and I was told I am supposed to cut all my plants back to about a foot tall here soon. Is there any chance of keeping this plant going through the winter in Austin (zone 8b)?

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Cenflo · 10-16-2020, 07:26 PM

I'm sure other members may have varying opinions but I'm certain that it won't make it.

pitangadiego · 10-16-2020, 07:33 PM

If you are frost free and above freezing, there is hope. If you can install a temporary greenhouse with some heat (PVC pie and plastic, for example) there is hope. Otherwise, it isn't going to happen.

edwmax · 10-16-2020, 07:43 PM

You can try .... The pstem is history anyway .... it wont come back next year. So leave it and see what happens.

I had a Orinoco to flower last Christmas and it did produce a nice bunch. I lost it to the first hurricane this summer.

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10-16-2020, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-16-2020, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
edwmax Location: Cairo, Ga Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 2,733 BananaBucks : 60,622 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,679 Times Was Thanked 4,218 Times in 1,982 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 403 Times	Re: New bloom in late October - can this survive?? You can try .... The pstem is history anyway .... it wont come back next year. So leave it and see what happens. I had a Orinoco to flower last Christmas and it did produce a nice bunch. I lost it to the first hurricane this summer. __________________

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