What temps should I maintain as a minimum before I put my tropical plants in it?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 4:16 pm

We just finished building our greenhouse and now I’m wondering at..

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 4:17 pm

Whatever the lowest temp is for your most vulnerable plant

Lynnae · Post by **Lynnae** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 4:17 pm

It depends on the tropicals... say alocasia then 60. My personal general goal is 50. Something like a ficus or a marginata will be ok in upper 40s.

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 4:18 pm

Although it is plant specific, “a greenhouse should maintain an ideal temperature of 75-80°F during the day and 60-70° F at night” but a thing lower than 50°F can start cause problems”

“Most will not survive at frost temp or below 40° F. “

Hope this helps

Pamela · Post by **Pamela** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 4:18 pm

I grow tropicals and succulents and I shoot for no less than 50 degrees. They don’t need to be at higher temps at night.