PlumberSoCal
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I just took some time to study a little on cold and root growth as we'll be experiencing a 40-50 degree change the next two days.
I just picked up this thermometer sitting on the patio table in the sun.
It's hot today, but tonight 38 is the expected low. That's over a 50 degree change. When I came outside this morning it was 44F.
Just saw a young blue bellied lizard run across the patio. It's 8 days until Christmas and there are active lizards. Pretty cool to see. Must be the last batches to hatch and they need to put on some weight before the Feb/March freezes. It will be interesting to see how they do as well in this cold the next few days.
Scientist's have found that some plants kill a portion of their roots in freezing temps. They believe it helps the plant recover after the cold has passed but intuitively I find this odd as more, bigger, stronger roots are always better. I'll research more tonight when I have time but interesting.
Good read:
https://www.futurity.org/roots-sacrifice-cold-survival-1477622/
The plant itself does this, not the cold. From experience I've seen healthy young tomato plants turn black and die from a single night in the mid 30's.
But the point is I've been having 30 degree swings for weeks and no ill effects like what you're having but, heating up your floor to 68 couldn't hurt.
Obviously you're inside and I'm out but still. I too am leaning toward bugs as the culprit.
Really hope it is the soil. We'll know in a few days. You know we're rooting for ya man!
PS, yeah, recovering from major pain makes my brain stay in my sock drawer. No worries, just get better!
I just picked up this thermometer sitting on the patio table in the sun.
It's hot today, but tonight 38 is the expected low. That's over a 50 degree change. When I came outside this morning it was 44F.
Just saw a young blue bellied lizard run across the patio. It's 8 days until Christmas and there are active lizards. Pretty cool to see. Must be the last batches to hatch and they need to put on some weight before the Feb/March freezes. It will be interesting to see how they do as well in this cold the next few days.
Scientist's have found that some plants kill a portion of their roots in freezing temps. They believe it helps the plant recover after the cold has passed but intuitively I find this odd as more, bigger, stronger roots are always better. I'll research more tonight when I have time but interesting.
Good read:
https://www.futurity.org/roots-sacrifice-cold-survival-1477622/
The plant itself does this, not the cold. From experience I've seen healthy young tomato plants turn black and die from a single night in the mid 30's.
But the point is I've been having 30 degree swings for weeks and no ill effects like what you're having but, heating up your floor to 68 couldn't hurt.
Obviously you're inside and I'm out but still. I too am leaning toward bugs as the culprit.
Really hope it is the soil. We'll know in a few days. You know we're rooting for ya man!
PS, yeah, recovering from major pain makes my brain stay in my sock drawer. No worries, just get better!