Plants give life to the home, offices and all environments where they are placed either internally or externally, such as gardens, terraces, balconies and patios. However, in external places, it must be borne in mind that like all living beings, they are also affected by climatic changes. Starting from this, in this post some Outdoor Plants Resistant to Cold and Heat are indicated.
Outdoor Plants
As we pointed out at the beginning, a variety of plants that have the special quality of being able to face cold, heat or both are mentioned below, this is conditioned by place of origin, that is, they do not grow in places with temperate climates or tropical regions. So, when we bring the plants home from the nurseries, it is good to find out about this aspect, to know if when you plant them in the garden you can know if they resist cold or heat.
Cold Hardy Plants
Cold-Resistant Outdoor Plants are plants that in their natural environment are forests of temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere, which can be trees, shrubs or herbs that adapt to frost, low temperatures, seasonal changes, to protect themselves they lose their leaves to ration their energy in winter, with a few exceptions that fruit in winter.
durillo
It is a shrub that can measure from two to four meters approximately, its scientific name is Viburnum tinus and it is popularly called Durillo or wild laurel. It is used in gardening as an isolated ornamental plant, due to the fact that, due to its condition as a bush, it would develop better when planted directly in the ground, although it can be planted in pots and also for the decorative design of fences or palisades.
Among its characteristics is its resistance to cold conditions, noting its flowering during this time until the beginning of spring. Hence, its trade in florists where we are going to locate it for its very green leaves and small white flowers.
Chrysanthemum
Although the Chrysanthemum has been cultivated in China for more than 2000 years, this plant originally comes from Japan, being very popular in that country. Its common name comes from the scientific name of the genus Chrysanthemum. sp., which groups several species of plants from the same botanical family. It is one of the plants that presents a great variety of species, it is said that around thirty showing different shapes and colors.
An anecdote of the popularity of this plant is that in Central America giving its flowers means being interested in the person to whom it is given. Continuing in the same order of ideas, the flowers of the chrysanthemum plant are well known and depending on the care given to them, such as frequently changing the water in the vase, they can last three weeks.
Now, the leaves of the chrysanthemum can be rough, or in the form of lobes covered with a white powder, its flowers are aromatic and show a variety of shapes from pompoms, tubular or anemones, as well as colors, they usually appear in yellow, orange, violet, white Visualizing these, at the end of summer, that is to say, when autumn arrives because they are plants that do well in temperatures that oscillate between ten (10°) and fifteen degrees (15°).
The Chrysanthemum plant adapts to cold weather, but not very cold, it likes the shade, although it does require natural light, but not direct, because it would burn. When deciding to have it, the environment where it is located must be fresh and ventilated. Fertilize every fifteen days, when it begins to bloom.
Holly
Holly or scientifically called Holly aquifoliumIt is a small, slow-growing tree. In some places in Spain it is known as cardonera, cardau or grévol. It has perennial, hard leaves and sharp edges, being its best time to stand out for its color, autumn and winter, due to the fact that they exhibit their red fruits.
Fruits that are green at first, and when they mature they lighten, becoming yellowish and then present themselves with a lively red color. Where despite their irresistible appearance, they are not edible.
This plant is ideal for cold times and shady places, therefore, it is common to see it decorating homes and other environments during the Christmas season. The ideal land to cultivate it and grow in optimal conditions must be moist, with shade. This explains why it grows in nature in the undergrowth, that is, under the tallest trees in forests, mountainous areas, shady places.
Hence, if they want to plant at home, it must be in pots located inside it or if they have a garden, plant it directly in the ground, yes, taking care that there is shade and the temperature of the chosen site remains cold.
Apart from being decorative, holly also provides a medicinal contribution, through its leaves, which can be used in infusion to counteract high blood pressure, digestive, rheumatic, and fever problems, among others.
Heat Resistant Plants
In this case, they are plants that in nature were born in places such as the tropical and subtropical region, the Mediterranean region. Which is characterized by high temperatures, places without defined seasons, as in the countries of tropical regions, and also in the Mediterranean region, although there are seasons, they are more benevolent and changes in temperature are less marked. In this group, the following can be cited in this group of plants:
petunias
The Petunia is a member of the twenty-three species of the Solanaceae family, its origin is located in South America (Brazil and Argentina) and receives the scientific name of Petunia hybrid. They are characterized by being plants that are very resistant to heat, therefore, they are observed with their beautiful colors that reflect their flowers throughout the year, enriching the gardens, terraces or balconies where they are planted.
It likes very bright areas, the sun of the summer season, but it is important not to forget that it should not lack water and that the soil drains well. So that its flowers that appear in purple, pink, red and white in the shape of a trumpet decorate the exteriors of the home, due to its easy cultivation.
The ideal place to place the Petunia should be bright, in full sun. Its preference is a dry climate because rain is harmful to its flowers. Therefore, it is not a plant that can withstand intense cold or winter frost.
This plant reaches an approximate height of thirty to fifty centimeters, grows in compact groups and therefore is used at the ends of sidewalks or paths in gardens. Petunia flowers have smooth and wavy edges and some have a pleasant aroma. Its leaves are oval and light green.
Likewise, it can be grown in pots and window boxes, always requiring daily and profuse watering, especially during flowering time. Care must be taken that when watering the flowers do not get wet and watering should preferably be done in the hours of less sun. It is recommended that during the flowering process, it be fertilized every fifteen days with humus containing phosphorus.
The rosemary
The rosemary or Rosmarinus officinalis It is a shrub of Mediterranean origin from the rocky coasts and the Caucasus. Since ancient times it is known for its nutritional powers, as a condiment for these and in another range as medicinal. It is an aromatic plant, the smell it gives off is like a combination of the aromas of camphor, pine, nutmeg and lavender.
This plant belongs to the Labiadaceae family, it is perennial, leafy and can reach a height of one and a half meters. It is characterized by maintaining many fine green leaves and white, blue, purple or pink flowers. It is ideal to have it outside the house, it does not require much water, although it likes the sun.
It is a bush cultivated in dry and arid areas, its collection is carried out between the period from April to July and can be stored in cardboard boxes or paper bags. It is produced in Spain, Morocco and Tunisia, countries considered its main marketers and exporters.
Rosemary has had countless uses in ancient times (as a magical plant, purifying environments, in Rome and Greece it was recognized as the sacred herb that symbolizes love and happiness in couples) due to the component that its leaves have, in the Currently indicated in the previous paragraph, it has been used as an assistant to season food and in the medicinal field to combat digestive problems, hair loss, overweight and others.
Red Brush or Callistemon
The Red Brush, Tree of the Brush or Cleaner are the names that this evergreen plant popularly receives and as a scientific name it is known as Callistemon cinitrus forming a group of forty species. Its origin is from Australia.
This species of tree is ideal for planting in gardens or in pots both for terraces and indoors, it can reach a height of two to six meters and has a rounded crown made up of leaves that measure three to seven centimeters long that expel a lemon-like scent.
Its flowers appear in spring, grouping together and arranged in the form of spikes, their stamens being red or lilac, giving the appearance of a tube-cleaning brush. It is not demanding in its care to remain dazzling all year round.
The Red Brush or Pipe Cleaner is a plant that, being located outdoors, requires exposure to sunlight. If it is kept in internal areas of the house, it must be ventilated and bright (direct sun). This plant does not like cold or frost for nothing. Therefore, it is also recommended to grow them in coastal environment gardens.
It can be planted in any type of soil as long as it has good drainage. It should be watered two to three days in summer and less often the rest of the year. Now, if it is planted in a pot, it is advisable to place a plate with water in the lower part in the hottest times, so that it remains moist.
As a plant, the Red Brush is recognized as very decorative that can be displayed alone or together in the garden, giving it the form of hedges, paths. As well as, planted in pots on balconies or terraces to adorn and please the eye itself and others.
It is to conclude that when planet Earth offers us the variety of plant species, we continue to insist on the importance that as human beings who live on it, we must bear in mind its conservation, love and care for both our own well-being and that of others who inhabit it. .
Hot and Cold Outdoor Plant Species
In all this range of plants there are also some that have the quality of adapting to both heat and cold. Among them we have the following:
Oleander
The oleander, is the plant that we also know as Laurel Rosa or Rosebay, it is a small poisonous plant that exposes its green leaves all year round, hence, it is said to be an evergreen species and receives the scientific name of Nerium oleander. Its origin comes from North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean, although today, due to its status as an ornamental plant and easy to adapt, it is known in China, the United States, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, Venezuela and Panama.
Although as stated above it is toxic, but it is highly sought after for its beauty and beautiful flowers that appear from spring to summer. Due to these graceful conditions that it possesses, in many places it is planted in parks and along highways or avenues to decorate and refresh the site. They can reach a height of six meters and a width of three meters.
When it is pointed out that it is a plant of easy adaptation, it is because it is not demanding in its maintenance, as well as, it can be exposed to the sun because it resists temperatures up to forty degrees, it will only demand that it be watered, that it does not lack water . It can also cope with cold temperatures below zero degrees down to -12°. Likewise, it tolerates wind and salt spray, and can be found in beach areas.
The Carnation
The Carnation gets its common name from the botanist scholars of ancient Greece, who were the first to take charge of making botanical extracts. As soon as its scientific name is to know what it is, Dianthus caryophyllus, name given by the Greek Theopharastus that due to the beauty of the flower was recognized as the Flower of God, when observing the meaning of the word Dianthus in the Greek word; Day: God and anthus: flower.
It is a plant that shows beautiful flowers with a pleasant aroma and bright colors, such as; red, pink, white, yellow and mixed. It comes from Mediterranean Europe, however, due to colonization and migration processes, it spread throughout the world and is considered its very popular flower, since the Carnation is offered in more than two hundred and fifty species.
The Carnation is a grass-type plant that shows its foliage all year round, therefore, it is known as a perennial that blooms from spring to autumn. For its care, only the frequency of irrigation and receiving sun is enough because it resists hot seasons, as well as tolerates strong winters.
When deciding to cultivate it there would be no problem, on the contrary, they would have if, the benefit that the Carnation plant gives as it is, a fresh environment for its fragrance and graced by the ornamental qualities and by the popularly symbolic ones because they associate it with affection, romance and passion.
As another reference related to the subject is that the carnation is the national flower of Spain. In America, Colombia has the commercial baton in its exports, as it is the world's largest producer of this flower.
The Garden Plum
Scientific name Prunus cerasifera atropurpurea o Prunus Pisardi, the Garden Plum or Red Plum is a small-sized tree familiar to the cherry, peach, and almond species. However, it is not an orchard tree but one of large extensions such as parks or public gardens, given that due to its attractiveness throughout the year, it is associated with the spiritual, even saying that contemplating it is food for the soul.
The Garden Plum comes from Asia and central and eastern Europe, it is a tree that particularly supports periods of intense cold, temperatures below fifteen degrees, as well as seasons of strong heat, where temperatures reach thirty and eight degrees. He likes the sun.
The Garden Plum stands out, in the spring to autumn season for its reddish-brown foliage, and in August for the spectacular white flowers that shine and brighten because it is waiting for the leaves to sprout. All these elements make it be recognized in different parts of the world, for being a tree of great attractiveness and showiness.
It is suggested that to have a Garden Plum, the ideal place to plant it is in small gardens, with good drainage, although this is not an impediment, because it would be in the hands of whoever grows it, not to abuse the amount of water, when watering . Its ideal location should be, where it has good exposure to sunlight, although it should not be exceeded if they are intense summer places, suffocating (temperatures greater than 38 ° indicated in previous paragraphs). If so, it should be planted in places with part shade.
It is to conclude that when planet Earth offers us the variety of plant species, it is prudent to continue emphasizing the importance that as human beings who live in it, we must bear in mind its conservation, love and care both for our own well-being and for the others that surround it. they inhabit.
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