Dormancy leaves (I'm assuming this is not enough)

Dormancy leaves (I'm assuming this is not enough)#189295

By SundewWolf -  Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:48 pm
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- Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:48 pm #189295

Here's some pics of one of my flytraps. The leaves have become much shorter, fatter, and closer to the ground. I just have them inside for now and idk it this is enough for dormancy. Should I still refrigerate them over the winter?

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Re: Dormancy leaves (I'm assuming this is not enough)#189297

By Matt -  Tue Oct 15, 2013 9:08 pm
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- Tue Oct 15, 2013 9:08 pm #189297

SundewWolf wrote:The leaves have become much shorter, fatter, and closer to the ground.

That's a good sign that they're entering dormancy!

SundewWolf wrote:Should I still refrigerate them over the winter?

That may not be necessary if they appear to be going dormant anyway.

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Re: Dormancy leaves (I'm assuming this is not enough)#189337

By cyph3r_gfy -  Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:47 pm
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- Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:47 pm #189337

I keep mine inside for dormancy. It never get's below 60ish degrees F at their winter home. My opinion is the shorter duration of sunlight during fall plays the largest part. We've had a warm spell in early October (80ish F) and my new growth appears to be heading towards winter growth and prep for dormancy.

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