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I'm still pretty new to this CP thing, but I'm learning. I currently have a D. venusta and I am soon getting a D. capensis. I have read a lot about dormancy periods, but I heard that not all sundews need a dormancy period. Can anyone tell me if these two species need dormancy?
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it depends where you live. I think if its snowy or freezing in your area you can leave it outside during dormancy. D. capensis has a dormancy period, but im not sure about the venusta as I never had one.
You will probably be better at growing CP's than you think. Trust me I never thought I could keep my flytrap alive, but in 2 months that thing went from dead leaf to BIG red leaves.
Neither of them require a dormancy. I have heard that D. capensis is pretty forgiving when it comes to cold temperatures, but I doubt D. venusta will be the same way.
it depends where you live. I think if its snowy or freezing in your area you can leave it outside during dormancy. D. capensis has a dormancy period, but im not sure about the venusta as I never had one.
You will probably be better at growing CP's than you think. Trust me I never thought I could keep my flytrap alive, but in 2 months that thing went from dead leaf to BIG red leaves.
Err... you can't grow tropicals in freezing weather like Wisconsin during winter... where'd you get that?
I think you messed up there.
Hey WisconsinBen, I'm in Wisconsin too. I think other people have answered your questions but just so you know there is a few plants that survive our Arctic like winters .
Definitely will not survive a prolonged freeze. Dormancy for the South African sub-tropicals is usually stress related, the plant is more likely to go dormant in times of drought or excessive heat vs dormancy d/t short day photoperiod.
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