Can I Keep a Plant in My Car During Summer?
Asked by PlantLuv3r99
Hey everyone! I know this might sound a bit odd, but I'm really curious if anyone has managed to keep a plant in their car during the summer. I live in a place where daytime temps hit around 70-80°F and drop to 50-60°F at night. It's pretty humid here too, usually above 90%. I was thinking about getting a begonia or maybe something else that could handle being in my car with the windows down. What do you all think? Would a plant even survive in those conditions?
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Honestly, it sounds like a tough situation for any plant. The fluctuating temps and high humidity can be stressful. If you really want a plant in your car, keep it minimal—maybe a resilient cactus or something tough would be best. Just don’t forget, cars can get really hot!
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I think a begonia could struggle with those temperature swings. You might want something more resilient, like a cactus! They thrive in hot weather and can handle nighttime cool. Just make sure you’re not creating a dangerous situation for yourself with flying cactus spines in case of an accident!
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Keeping a plant in your car can be tricky. The temperature inside the car can easily exceed 100°F when it's only 80°F outside. If you're considering leaving the windows down, that might help with airflow, but you’re putting your plant at risk for theft or animals getting in too. It’s a gamble, honestly!
NatureNerd89: Yeah, I totally hear you! A car can turn into an oven real quick. Just makes me worried about how hot it can get!
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CarPlantDreamer: Great point! I hadn't thought about that. Maybe starting with a small succulent would be a safer bet.