Ideal Temperature for Cretan hedgenettle

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Cretan hedgenettle(Stachys cretica)
Cretan hedgenettle(Stachys cretica)
Cretan hedgenettle(Stachys cretica)
Cretan hedgenettle(Stachys cretica)

Signs of Cold Temperatures in Cretan hedgenettle

Symptoms

Cretan hedgenettle tolerates cold well and flourishes best when temperatures exceed 60℉. In winter, it needs to stay above 55℉. If temperatures drop below 50℉, while no immediate winter changes might be seen, spring may bring reduced or absent sprouting.

Solutions

In spring, remove any sections that have not sprouted.

Signs of High Temperatures in Cretan hedgenettle

Symptoms

In summer, Cretan hedgenettle should be maintained below 75℉. When temperatures surpass 80℉, the plant's leaves might lighten, curl, become prone to sunburn, and in extreme cases, the whole plant could wilt and dry out.

Solutions

Remove any parts that are sunburned and dried. Relocate the plant to a spot offering protection from midday and afternoon sun, or use a shade cloth. Water the plant in the morning and evening to maintain soil moisture.

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