Epiphytic Fuchsias
Joe Shaw (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:09:30 PDT)

The plants grow at an
elevation of roughly 1800 meters in oak forest in Amanalco, Mexico State.
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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