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The ficus will be fine, they are often kept as houseplants. They ARE a tropical, and don't do well in temperatures below 50f. (10c, for the rest of the world) Keeping it inside or in a warm greenhouse is pretty much essential in your winters.

The Juniper, on the other hand, should NOT be inside... but... it has not been properly acclimated to your winter, so dropping it outside would probably be the kiss of death at this point. Keep it going until spring, then stick it outside, then find someone in your area who can give you some pointers on how to prepare it for winter next year. Since my winter prep consists of moving my trees out of the mudpuddle of my front yard, I'm not going to even try to give you hints that way!

Maryjane

Aka Weeble

Whistling Fish Pottery

6-Feb-2008	#2
weeble bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Jul-2007 Location: Curry County, Oregon Country: USA USDA Zone: 10a AHS Heat Zone: 1-2 Posts: 68	The ficus will be fine, they are often kept as houseplants. They ARE a tropical, and don't do well in temperatures below 50f. (10c, for the rest of the world) Keeping it inside or in a warm greenhouse is pretty much essential in your winters. The Juniper, on the other hand, should NOT be inside... but... it has not been properly acclimated to your winter, so dropping it outside would probably be the kiss of death at this point. Keep it going until spring, then stick it outside, then find someone in your area who can give you some pointers on how to prepare it for winter next year. Since my winter prep consists of moving my trees out of the mudpuddle of my front yard, I'm not going to even try to give you hints that way! Maryjane Aka Weeble Whistling Fish Pottery