Temperature effects on plants

Plant species respond to high and low temperatures in different ways. The important aspect on effects is the combination of high or low temperatures and the length of exposure. During summer, a relationship exists between high temperatures and time of exposure. A generalisation is that higher temperatures require shorter exposure times before plants fail.

Soil temperatures and also lead to plant damage or plant death. The hot soil leads to death of cells at the soil line and is a particular problem with shallow root plants.

Planting the correct plant species at the proper time with respect to averages and extreme of temperature in each area will play an important role in the maintenance of high quality plants. The appearance of two identical plants can differ dramatically if they are grown at two different temperature and maintenance regimes.