An early November snow caught some of my ferocacti outside. Night temperatures dropped to -5℃. While most ferocacti species withstand even lower temperatures for short periods of time in their natural habitat, the high humidity levels they encountered in this case may create some problems. Being outside, the ventilation was more than sufficient and now they seem alright in their dry, cold and bright winter rest.
Species involved were Ferocactus stainesii var. pilosus, Ferocactus rectispinus, Ferocactus glaucescens, Ferocactus wislizenii, Ferocactus pottsii, Ferocactus latispinus and Ferocactus gracilis. As some of these species thrive in the central and southern parts of Mexico where winters are mild and snow very unusual, it is questionable whether they can survive in this harsh climate. I am curious myself tbh and the answer is five months or so ahead...
Species involved were Ferocactus stainesii var. pilosus, Ferocactus rectispinus, Ferocactus glaucescens, Ferocactus wislizenii, Ferocactus pottsii, Ferocactus latispinus and Ferocactus gracilis. As some of these species thrive in the central and southern parts of Mexico where winters are mild and snow very unusual, it is questionable whether they can survive in this harsh climate. I am curious myself tbh and the answer is five months or so ahead...
