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Darlintonia dormacy


Question

darlintonia
Allexperts,

I have a darlintonia that has been growing inside under  lights.   How do I get
this plant to go dormant during the dormant period.  Is it okay to put it outside  
when the frost comes?  Should put it in the fridge instead?The Darlintonia is a
Coastal type if that helps at all.  I have attached a picture of the plant as well.  

Sincerely,

Weylin Callery

Answer
Hi Weylin,

You've done very well with this plant.  You have a fairly cold climate during the winter, and Darlingtonia is zone 8.  If you just move it to a colder north window for the mid-winter it should be fine.  If it experiences temperatures in the 40's at night along with the short days, it will go dormant.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com

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