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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
Join Date: Oct-2005
Location: Lemoyne
Country: U.S.
Posts: 15
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My brush cherry is coming - in the cold...
I'm excited and worried at the same time. After scouring the web for the perfect bonsai for my FIL, I ordered an australian brush cherry from Brussels Bonsai. Then, when I called to make sure they would include a humidity tray, the nursery man told me to watch out, when it's delievered, that it doesn't sit in its box outside too long, as it may freeze to death. Yikes! I must say, the gal I next talked to there told me that they were waiting to send it as late as they could to avoid this. (She knew from my ordering comments when we needed it for FIL's birthday.) I'm impressed with Brussel's!
Anywho - I checked the weather for tomorrow and Thursday, the days they think it will arrive, and the temps will be highs of 44 and 46 Fahrenheit. Do you think, if I'm out for a couple hours, and it sits in that, that it'll survive? How cold would be dangerous? I'm considering putting a heating pad out on the porch (with a note) for the delivery guy to place it on.
What do ya'll think? How long can I be away?
Thanks,
Jill
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