Question
Hi guys,
I have a follow up question, referring to an e-mail reply from Jacob.  I have many young flytraps and sarracinia that have only been grow to this day in a green house.  I believe it is too late to acclimate these plants outside, in my climate, before winter sets in.  My first question was whether these plants would be fine growing indoors this winter.  Jacob replied that it would be fine to grow them indoors for their fist winter, because of the circumstances.  
So basically I'm considering two options for growing these plants indoors.  The first is to grow the plants with florescent lights on a 12 hour cycle, with day temps mid 70's and night temps low to mid 60's.  The second option is to grow these plants next to a north facing window in an unheated basement.  In the basement it shouldn't ever freeze but it will be cold.  Out of the two options which would be the best for these plants and out of curiosity's sake, why?     

Thanks, and I'm look forward to your upcoming DVD.
JJ

Answer
Hi Jeremiah,

Go for the cold basement window.  In this environment they will be cold enough to go fully dormant, and they don't need much light during dormancy.  Under the lights they won't go fully dormant, and may continue to grow some.  This won't be harmful to the Sarracenia, but the flytraps don't respond as well to the shortened dormancy.  Just be sure to spray with a fungicide and check on them periodically to make sure they are moist.  Also clip off any dead leaves for good hygiene.

Good Growing!

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