How do I choose plants that will survive Vegas heat and cold?
I live in Las Vegas where you melt in summer and freeze in winter. What plants can I plant in pots on patio that will survive here. All my orchids died this pass summer even though they were inside. Wondered if air conditioner was to blame. I am from California where had lots of plants inside and out. Sad that everything plant here dies.
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There is a lot you can do. I am in CA in zone 9 with a similar climate. You just need to learn how and what to plant, and how to take care of them. Start small and add more plants as you get more confident. Here are some Las Vegas specific sites for you. Just takes a bit of time and trial and error.
http://gardeningonmars.com/index.php/2015/08/07/7-things-you-should-know-about-gardening-in-las-vegas/
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-columns/bob-morris/fall-and-spring-are-best-times-to-plant/
https://www.houzz.com/discussions/2038212/new-to-las-vegas-what-will-grow-here
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2015/jul/05/how-grow-desert-friendly-garden/
Orchids didn't make it as the air is too dry. You need to add a humidifier in the room you want them in.
Hi Ruby, here is another one for you to check out.
https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59677594/list/10-cold-and-heat-tolerant-perennials-and-shrubs-for-the-arid-west
Hi there Ruby,
Try different types of Cactus maybe?
I live in Phoenix AZ & if I can grow almost anything inside & outside you can too & you don't have the extremes we do. Orchids too, I grow several I have had them in my south facing kitchen window not in direct sun for about 5 yrs. For sure the AC can affect them,the cool & draft. I grow roses,tropicals,perennials,bulbs,annuals,tubers,shrubs,cacti,herbs,biennials,veggies,citrus,avocado, succulents, epiphyllum, I can't even list them all. Follow the advice Naomi suggested on the links. Sounds like you have some knowledge of plants since you had them in Cal. They just need more babying in desert/arid conditions, and moved around depending on strength of sun in summer and being able to protect them from temp.dips in winter. Get plant caddies for bigger ones so you can move them easier. With all the year round sun you get and water you provide(you'll figure it out soon) and have beautiful flowers & greenery.
Aloes. There are several different varieties
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I have my orchids in a south facing window, our overhang prevents direct sun in the kitchen, they love it, but in the winter with the heat on, it is dryer so we counteract this by misting then once or twice between soakings. We rarely do this in the summer, the humidity is high in the house despite the air conditioner (it gets real humid in the summer). As others have said, check out Naomi's links and see what you think will make a good easy start and go from there. Make sure to print out necessary info on the plants you choose so you can reference them when you need to.