Ideal Temperature for Malabar plum
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Signs of Cold Stress in Malabar plum
Symptoms
Malabar plum thrives in warmth and cannot withstand cold. Optimal growth occurs above 75℉. In winter, maintain temperatures above 50℉. Below 32℉, leaves may lose color. Frost damage leads to browning or blackening, accompanied by wilting and drooping.
Solutions
Remove frost-damaged sections. Promptly relocate indoors to a warm area for protection. Position the plant near a south-facing window for sufficient light. Avoid proximity to heaters or AC vents to prevent air desiccation.
Signs of Heat Stress in Malabar plum
Symptoms
In summer, Malabar plum should remain below 86℉. Temperatures exceeding 95℉ cause leaf discoloration and increased susceptibility to sunburn.
Solutions
Prune off sunburned and desiccated areas. Move the plant to a shaded spot during midday and afternoon. Water the plant in the morning and evening to maintain soil moisture.
