Does P.pumila really live in Texas?
> 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?
What are their conditions like now, how big are they?
> 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?.
No, some types can grow even while frozen. What are your winter temps?
> 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 doubt you need to do all this. I'm guessing here and Texas is
a BIG state but since there are CPs living there I don't see any
reason why you could not keep all the plants you mention out on
the balcony instead of the fridge. They will be dormant so they
won't mind the low light and the cooler temps (what temps?) will
be fine. To get them growing again in the spring just put them
back where ever they were.
Dave Evans