1) I have a number of VFTs in a terrarium setup, which are several years
old. I have not allowed them to go dormant in the past two years, and am
aware that they will start to decline in vigor unless I do. As I live in
So. Cal, it's difficult to get the cooler temperatures I'm told they
prefer by simply putting them outside- would my best alternative be the
refrigerator? If so, how exactly do you prepare them for this? I've been
told keep them damp, not wet, and treat them well with fungicide
beforehand. What type of fungicide is recommended, and do they plants
need any light during the dormancy period?
2) I also have a S. Purpurea, a S. Wrigleyana, a D. Capensis, and a D.
Multifada Extrema. I'm assuming that I should winter the Sarracenias by
placing them outside, or in the fridge with the VFTs- what about the
Droseras?
3) I'm having a mold problem with one of my pitchers. I tried using a
mild peroxide solution a while back, and flushing the plant immediately
afterwards, which worked fairly well, but had the unfortunate side effect
of almost completely wiping out the live sphagnum it was planted in. Are
there any fungicides I can use that won't destroy the sphagnum as well?
Many thanks in advance for anyone who can help me out with any of this.