When you choose to grow any type of fruit, vegetable or plant within your conservatory, there are several points to take into consideration. Despite the fact that the conservatories and orangeries were both originally designed in order to permit the growth of exotic plants in countries they might not otherwise be ready to grow, you must still remember these few things before investing cash in exotic plants.
Obviously the primary factor for you to think about is the temperature in the conservatory. Living in a temperate environment means cold winters and warm summers which can quickly become hot in a glassed-in enclosure. You will need to make sure that you have a system in place in order to regulate the temperate of the conservatory. During the winter you will need to heat the room and during the summer it will need cooling down.
If you are unable to regulate the temperature inside the conservatory, you always have the option of using the conservatory to house the plants during the winter to protect them from the frost and then put them outside again in the summer. Using this method, you can keep vegetables or normally less-than-hardy plants over the winter in your conservatory where they are both sheltered from the elements and can take advantage of the ambient heat of your home. This wont be suitable for all plants, however it will be find for some such as grapefruit and lemon.
If you do not mind heating the conservatory a little to maintain a constant temperature of at least 7 degrees Celsius then you open up a vast array of different plants which you are able to keep. If you can keep the temperature of the conservatory at a minimum of 20 degrees then you are able to keep pretty much any plant that you can think of in the conservatory. Many people are able to grow their own grapes inside their conservatories throughout the year in the UK. Never mind the exotic blooms or succulents you could cultivate.
Another consideration in choosing plants for the conservatory is the exposure. If you do not have the correct ventilation for the conservatory then a north facing conservatory may be the best option for you as it will provide partial shade from the sun during the heights of summer. No matter which way the conservatory faces, you will no doubt find yourself moving the plants in the conservatory around to take advantage of areas of the conservatory which are all in full sun or partial shade.
The final thing to think about before you order any plants is watering them. Most plants appreciate a spray of rainwater or lukewarm water.
It is a pastime that pays off with more research. The more you research your plants and speak to those who already have similar plants, the better you will be able to look after your plants and create a beautiful display. You could even grow your very own palm trees in the conservatory. Research pays off.
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