Greenhouse

SlapSlapSlappy

Hi there,

In June I'm going to be getting a greenhouse.

Is there anything special I need to buy to ensure that my trees will be okay? Thank you.

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_gonzo_

Er...in Phoenix...an air conditioner?

Seriously, do get a thermometer (and maybe a fan) and watch the temps carefully.
You really don't want big swings between highs and lows.

Cheers,

_gonzo_

GB_Bonsai

what are your high temps? maybe a swamp cooler

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SlapSlapSlappy

The high temp here gets up to 116 on the hottest days. Most of the time in the summer it stays around 100-114 though.

treebeard55

What do you intend with your greenhouse? I would assume winter protection of your trees, right?

In that case, you need a heating system if you plan to overwinter tropicals in it.

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SlapSlapSlappy

I plan on having my trees in there because the place where I have them now has heavy traffic going right by it, and it's a pretty small space, so my supplies are rather cramped, and since I am going to be adding to my collection, my stand will be very crowded, almost to the point where there is NO room at all to fit anything.

Yes, overwintering is another thing. I plan on keeping the plants there in the winter as well. I already have a heating system for greenhouses that a friend of mine has given me.

froufrou

How does a greenhouse create additional space? Couldn't you leave the plants at the location where the greenhouse is, without a greenhouse?

The temperatures may get mighty hot in the summer without adequate ventilation or cooling in a greenhouse.

GB_Bonsai

if you kep trees in there when the temps outside are thit high you will need a chiller. How about just using a large frame and shade cloth instead?

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bubbafrga

I agree with GB....

But if do get a "greenhouse" you do need to make sure that you are able to vent it and have fans in it with temp auto controls on them. If it that hot outside it will be an oven in it.....I would also suggest a swamp cooler...fan with water sprain from it.....

Good Luck....