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Jay is right on about the cooler nite temps.. the 'tropical two step' can give your plants more sun, air circulation and ease in watering but when the nights are still dipping into the 40'sF they won't like it. Forecasts have a cold front coming through around April 1 for a few days here in Zone 8, Va Beach.
Depending on how many trees you are moving, it may be easier waiting til the last frost date. Here it is April 14.. there can still be cold nites 30-50F.. it may be earlier this year but I wait til the low temps are steady in the 50'sF.

21-Mar-2007	#3
BonsaiMon bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Sep-2002 Location: Va Beach Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 6,7 Posts: 677	Jay is right on about the cooler nite temps.. the 'tropical two step' can give your plants more sun, air circulation and ease in watering but when the nights are still dipping into the 40'sF they won't like it. Forecasts have a cold front coming through around April 1 for a few days here in Zone 8, Va Beach. Depending on how many trees you are moving, it may be easier waiting til the last frost date. Here it is April 14.. there can still be cold nites 30-50F.. it may be earlier this year but I wait til the low temps are steady in the 50'sF. __________________ peace, tom stoute http://bonsaiinsights.spaces.live.com/