Is this Hardy for Zone 9, full sun? Can I keep it trimmed to max. 5-6 feet?
368708
It is hardy for zone 9. I live in Southern California. I kept it in the shade for a few months. It was not growing. Once I planted it in direct sun in my backyard, it quickly started to grow and blossom with alot of red flowers. I'm sure you can keep it trimmed. I see why not.
368709
as I just got this tree a few weeks ago it is starting to flower but it is only about 2ft 6 in tall But I did hear yes you can keep them trim down to size as I plan to keep mine at 6 feet
368710
Yes, it is hardy for zones 6-9. If you keep it trimmed to 6ft. you will limit your blooms as it matures.
368711
I planted the Dynamite Crape Myrtle this spring. It is blooming already, gorgeous dark color, it is about 4 feet tall and in full sun in Birmingham, AL. I dont know about trimming it but I dont see a reason why not (people trim them at various hights)
571176
I've had mine for about 4 mos and it is a great plant, however needs a lot of attention. Recommend that you don't put it outside right away as it will die in extreme climate changes. I would put it where it's mildly warm and move it back and forth from outside to inside for a good month and then have it outside for longer periods of time until you know it can handle the heat and humidity. Mine didn't like the hot outdoors so had to bring it inside for longer periods of time. It is too late in the season to have it outside so I will wait until Spring/Summer to try to have it planted outside permanently.
1950359
Yes as long as you make sure to keep it moist but not standing in water. Also provide it with shade other than early morning and/or later evening sunlight.
112961
yes, it will survive in zone 5. Even if it dies back in winter, in spring it will come up again and reward you.
77159
It seems to be happy in an area that receives only a few hours of sunlight.I have placed the plant in a large pot,and placed it in a few different spots, it looks happiest in the mostly shaded location.I plan on getting it out of the pot and into a permanent home ( mostly shade ) next spring.I am curious about whether it will retain its red or green color when I bring it in for the winter.
87992
Yes you can do that. This plant want's a lot of sun and water. Don't worry about the degrees. It will grow gr8.
1368573
I Live in Florida, I can say that here it grows very fast and the tree is incredible healthy and beautiful. I suggest you to check in this page for the hardiness zones , http://www.arborday.org/media/zones.cfm. this tree is recommended for zones 8 to 10 but if you has a green house or you dint want it grow as a tree I know people who as it in a big pot in a sun room. Good luck. I hope it grow well.
1343336
Depends on your zone. Check the plants zone and your zone in udsa website. But I would assume that you wouldn't have any issue in any climate if you left it in a pot and only placed it outside during the sumner. Remember no direct sun light or at the least very little.
2048664
I live in Northern New Jersey, My fig is doing great. Purchase this year for my patio, gave it a lot of water and direct sun. Stands about four feet tall and full now.
2122966
If you are growing this plant indoor, the winter zone should not be an issue. Just as a reference, I live in zone 7 and still have problem growing this plant indoor. My plant from 9GreenBox is relatively big but I still have problem growing it. The have multiple failures so it probably has nothing to do with 9GreenBox.
77154
Hi Donna - I am not certain. Mine are full sun on a fence and are growing like mad. I would say in about another 2 years, my entire fence will be covered. I would attach a picture but I don't see the option to do so here.
1671111
In phoenix area it seems to be growing in shade better than full sun areas. Additionally I believe it grows naturally as a rain forest floor in tropical climates. I can not say at this point how it reacts to frost/freezing temps.
112960
I'm in zone 6, and my plant is thriving. It's survived three winters of unusual cold and winter precipitation, but I'm not sure about zone 5.
77158
Very hardy vine. I have some growing in the shade just fine. They just don't grow as fast as the ones in the sun.
634298
Considering the issues I've had with this plant it is clearly tropical and MUST have extended periods of warmth of above 75 and above degrees with bright sunshine in order to grow and thrive. Anything less and it just hangs on until hot weather returns. Weather colder than 60 degrees with no direct sun will ensure it quickly succumbs to rot or fungus and dies. Even in Central Texas it's been a challenge to create the ideal conditions for this plant. So if you live in NYC and rarely use the heat and only have North facing windows which means little direct, hot warm sunshine the plant will not survive very long there. You'd have to create a mini-greenhouse enclosure to even have a chance.
257820
Not sure what zone 5-6 is, but I live near Houston and it will grow here, in soil that you purchase. The land here is mostly clay, which is not conducive to growing anything, except hay.
2030266
I haven't grown mine yet, but if you do some research, you will see it is a tropical, and even the little bit of frost will kill it. I plan on growing mine indoors.