Dormancy...

MPM7347@ACS.TAMU.EDU
Thu, 25 Jul 1996 8:00:42 -0500 (CDT)

Just a few basic questions as this fall will be my first dormancy
experience.. 1. I live in Texas and I am sure that I could take care of
S.alata,
D.brevifolia, and P.pumila since these plants grow naturally in
Texas. I have a balcony on 2nd floor which is covered... It
receives little light but it might help with the dormancy of these
plants..? is the change gradual, or must I just put them outside at
a certain point?
2. Will the live sphagnum that these grow in be affected by the cooler
weather?3. On other plants that will be placed in the refrigerator, is
it a gradual
transition as well?. and... I know it is possible to cut off all
roots and leaves on Dionaea muscipula before refrigerating.., as for
Pinguicula, Drosera, and Sarracenia... for artificial dormancy...
what must I do? Do any of the Temperate Drosera remain yearround?
and for Sarracenia?

I know these questions may seem very in general... I would appreciate all of
your help.

P.S. If there are any documents posted anywhere on Dormancy, please tell me.
I have looked, but haven't found any.
Thanks
Mike