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Shipping Cephalotus in Winter to Missouri

Robert near St. Louis wants to order Cephalotus as Christmas gift. Asks if safe to ship in cold conditions.

Expert Shipping Policy: Weather-Held, Heat Packs Available

Jeff Dallas: Nursery watches forecasts for destination. If very cold, holds shipment until warmer. Cephalotus handles light frost, packed well. More losses in summer heat before packing improvements. 72-hour heat packs available for winter.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com

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