Succulent pots set out for spring, but too early?

February 22, 2018


A balmy breeze smelling of spring convinced me to move my cold-tender potted succulents back out into the garden over the weekend. It’s so nice to see them gracing a plant table on the deck again, after several months in which they sat packed in a wagon that I could roll into the garage at a moment’s notice. But yesterday it was cold and rainy again, and I wondered if I’d unpacked them too soon.


At least I know my little Moby Juniors (look at how much they’ve grown!) will be fine with chilly weather, although I’ll still bring them indoors if it freezes, since they’re babies.


While I’m out on the deck, let’s say hello to Bathilda, a batty gift from my mom.


I seem to have a thing for rusty metal animals, eh? This crow has collected a pottery-shard necklace for his treasure trove.

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15 responses to “Succulent pots set out for spring, but too early?”

  1. Lisa at Greenbow says:

    OOOooooo I love both of your rusty sculptures. That necklace is nice too. Love all that color. My Little Mobys are growing this year too. I can hardly wait until I can put out all of my plants. They are needing to be outside too. They look a little winter worn.

  2. Judy C says:

    Seems that spring fever has infected us all! I did the same thing here in Spring Branch (north of San Antonio) and have been watching the weather hourly every since! Typical Texas weather: 72 degrees one day and 35 the next…it’s the same every year! I second Lisa’s comment on the rusty crow and bat; would love to know the source on those as I COVET them. Love all things rusty.
    Great post, as always. I especially appreciated the post on how your garden fared after our Texas freeze/snow. Nice to see what others experienced. So appreciate you!

    • Pam/Digging says:

      It IS the same every year — the same variability anyway! Last year spring sprung early. I sure hope it doesn’t spring late this year.

      The rusty bird was purchased at The Natural Gardener, but I’ve seen them in other nurseries around town, like Green ‘n Growing, and online. The bat was a gift, but I think if you google “metal hanging bat” you’ll find it online too. I’ve also seen them for sale at Green ‘n Growing in past seasons. —Pam

  3. Bob Beyer says:

    So nice to see the Moby babies doing so well. Congratulations Mom!

  4. Alison says:

    I love your rusty animals, especially the crow with the pottery shard necklace. I might steal that idea. I still have two living Moby juniors, not thriving quite as well as yours, but I hope to see them get bigger this year.

  5. Kris P says:

    The weather does seem unpredictable so a careful watch is probably in order. After a summer-like January, I’d have never imagined a cold snap like the one we’ve had this week. We even got a little hail! Luckily, our cold snaps don’t generally dip as low as yours, although it appears that this one may actually have cost me at least one plant, a stapelia, so I may have to exercise more care too.

  6. Peter says:

    Fingers crossed that your weather cooperates so that your cold-tender potted kids don’t have to go back inside. Moby’s three kids are all doing well here as well. Cool rusty metal animals.

  7. Shirley F. says:

    I did the same thing on Tuesday! So far, so good, but I’m leaving a few of the least hardy in the garage a little longer. Moby babies are all doing well.

    Love the bat, perfect gift for your garden.