Can I leave my succulents outside all winter or will they die?
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Bev
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I have a few succulents in pots on the porch. What do I do with them for the winter?
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Depends on what succulents they are???
Depends on where you live. Mine are outside year round, BUT I live in Southern CA. My girlfriends in Colorado and North Carolina winter over in their garages or on a south or west facing sunny window.
While some succulents, including certain types of and Sempervivum, can withstand freezing temps, most can’t. When in doubt, assume that any drop below freezing will call damage or death to your plant. The easiest solution for frost protection is to keep plants in containers that are light enough to move indoors or under awnings when a cold snap is predicted. Also, unlike the rest of your garden, succulents actually have a greater chance of survival if they're dry before a cold snap, not wet.
Depends what zone you are in?
Succulents have a lot of water in them so if your climate is cold I would suggest bringing them in for the winter. Repot if necessary.
Depends on whether you have wet/cold winters or not........
Succulents and cacti are desert plants. Some will stand freezing conditions, but not all. If you love your plants, why chance them being killed on the porch where they won't get water and their roots will be subjected to freezing cold temperatures. Heartless! Bring those babies inside and give them the TLC they deserve. Enjoy them on the porch next summer.