Author Topic: How hot is it in AZ? Update (Read 2338 times)

landey1230 · « **on:** July 31, 2008, 03:47:16 PM »

We had another excessive heat warning today. The sun has not been too nice on my lilies or other plants in my garden. Here's what is going on in my neck of the woods. The first pic is my first Miami Rose. I don't think it will look any better the second day. The second pis is one of Craig's blue vips (I do not know the name). I received both from Kat.

The colors look great. I can't wait till more pop up.

Kat · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2008, 03:53:24 PM »

Wow, I've never seen Miami Rose wilted like that & we get over 100 degrees for days on end but more humidity. Must really be "cooking" hot there. The blue doesn't have a name, just an extra plant that he'd sent me many years ago.

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2008, 03:58:34 PM »

"Sizzlin' ponds Batman!" How hot is it?!

WhoooWeeee!! Your lily babes need a cool cocktail with a big umbrella.

perplexed ponder · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2008, 04:45:50 PM »

I'd say more like deep fried!

MikeW · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2008, 04:55:10 PM »

Yes, but it's a dry heat.

I always love that expression, especially when it's 106 degrees in the shade.

Cheers,

Mike

KatFish · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2008, 05:29:03 PM »

Oh, my! Is it the sun or the heat? Probably a dumb suggestion, but could you add some ice to the pond to cool it some?

landey1230 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2008, 06:27:24 PM »

I believe it's a combination of heat and sun. It has been over 107 all this week. Mike, I don't go for that dry heat stuff. It's hot

Thanks for clearing that up Kat. I like it regardless. I'm always trying to convince the wife to move to Cali. No luck.

Ky Kim · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2008, 08:12:09 PM »

Awww, that a bummer.

Are they calling for any relief for you all. Its very sticky humid here, stand still and sweat, yuck.

Kim

tranquility · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2008, 08:13:37 PM »

Boy thats HOT.....
Lawanna

HOWELL · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2008, 11:11:25 PM »

no it isnt we were today around 120 and 123 so thats what i think its hot and it was so humed too so just loving

the heat hhhaa great plants still

Cedric · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2008, 12:05:23 AM »

The weaker ones tend to do this even in 80% humidity, minute the temp goes into the 90's. Not what you would expect from a tropical.

"But its dry heat" yea for us humans that's lovely stuff indeed. I feel quite chirpy in Dubai in 109ºC, really no problem, as long as I've got a sun screen on.

SueSTx · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2008, 05:46:28 AM »

It was 108* at my house on Monday and Thursday...official weather report showed 99*
My thermometer is on the north side of a pole by the pond.

Monday it dropped 10* in a matter of a minute...a big cloud, but no rain. I just love it when you can feel your skin burn in the shade

NOT

My lotus have really been putting on leaves finally since the 4th of July...we did have some rain then.

Desertponder · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2008, 08:37:05 AM »

Yep, looks like things are getting a bit crispy for you.

I haven't had too much burning on my lilies so far this summer. Its supposed to be 103 here today. The combination of 100+ degree temps and virtually no humidity make for a very hot and dry day. It can definitely take its toll on lilies as well as other pond plants that prefer a bit more humid environment.

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2008, 10:30:28 AM »

Where I live "It's a beautiful low 80's week in sunny/dry SoCal!!!"

For once I'm not envious of the hot temps!

landey1230 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2008, 11:24:50 AM »

We had an overcast this morning and it helped. Here is the Miami Rose on its 2nd day. There's a big difference. The blue vip didn't make it.

Annette-

way to rub it in.

SueSTx · « **Reply #15 on:** August 01, 2008, 12:12:48 PM »

I love Miami Rose.

My tropicals have a bit of shade in the morning. I did a small water change the first of the week because the water was rather warm for the fry and tadpoles that are in there.

It was 108* again yesterday. It is just 98* at 2:00 today with the sprinkler practically hitting the thermometer.

Kat · « **Reply #16 on:** August 01, 2008, 12:16:15 PM »

Sue & Alfonso, I'm feeling the heat (although a several degrees cooler) right along with you while catching fish & outside selling some lilies to a very excited new ponder. Glad the second day Miami Rose is doing better & the blue vivip will be perky once the temps drop lower.

Desertponder · « **Reply #17 on:** August 01, 2008, 12:26:42 PM »

I hope my Miami Rose will bloom. It was slow getting its feet established but seems to be taking off now.

landey1230 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 01, 2008, 12:45:40 PM »

Texas has the same temps as we do. I've been thinking of building a pergola. That will be next summer's project. Not much shade gets to my pond. I planted a Fig tree a few months ago, but it's as small as a twig.

bunny56lbc · « **Reply #19 on:** August 01, 2008, 01:59:26 PM »

WOW , Now that is H-O-T !
You're poor lilies , is ther anyway u can put a shade cloth over them ?
I think I seen someone post a picture of their ponds with one on it......maybe Lawanna ?
I cannot remember , old age & short term memeory......

bonnie

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 01, 2008, 05:11:34 PM »

When I lived in Phoenix, I didn't have working AC in my car.

There really is a difference in heat as far as humidity goes. I would much rather live in Phoenix or Las Vegas than Atlanta or Houston because of the humidity. I thought I was going to suffocate in Atlanta a couple weeks ago. 88* and 80% humidity is much worse than 112* and 5% humidity as far as I'm concerned.

karen J · « **Reply #21 on:** August 01, 2008, 05:56:11 PM »

LeeAnne, I hear ya! I thought I was going to collapse in Fl. Not for me.

Alfonso, amazing pictures. I love the water lettuce background for Miami Rose. Great pic!

Cedric · « **Reply #22 on:** August 01, 2008, 06:20:32 PM »

Its interesting because I have a lily which is a varient or chance seedling of Capensis, out of a field in China, much like N. capensis var zanzibariensis rosea (IWC- Tropical day bloomers, Species Waterlilies) which is exactly the same colour as Miami Rose except it doesn't fade in colour third day and the sepals are different being blood red, its also of course fertile.

It has enough petals but it doesn't burn at all. So I have to think that to a certain extent substance has been compromised in N. miami r' as the colour isn't the cause.

landey1230 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 01, 2008, 09:18:17 PM »

Thanks Cedric.

I've been to the middle east a few times. That's dry heat. I experienced humidity in Thailand and Singapore. However, there was a lot of drinking going on and I don't remember the humidity.