The plants grow at an elevation of roughly 1800 meters in oak forest in Amanalco, Mexico State. ---------------------------- Hi, I'm very curious about the cold tolerance of Fuchsia spp. growing at 1800 m on lava. Perhaps they get a few frosts now and then and might like to try a protected location here in greather Houston, TX area? Some Agave species from over 5,500 ft. elevation in Central and South-central Mexico seem OK here, down to very short exposures of 23 F, with daytime temeratures bouncing back above freezing (to 45 F or higher). The main problem I've had with cold-tolerant Fuchia types is that they really resent heat, especially heat coupled with humidity. Cordially, Joe