Hi,
This is my first post here after lurking around for a few months. I've found this forum to be a great place to learn about various carnivorous plants, so where better to ask my question?
As I understand it, CPs go dormant to "rest" after expending resources used in growth during the season. This makes sense for a plant that is dormant outdoors, as it is still being exposed to sunlight, air, a good supply of water, etc. while not using these resources for growth.
But what happens to a plant that spends its dormancy period in the refridgerator? I would think that, since it no longer has access to the materials that it needs for growth, that these resources would not get replenished. In fact, since the recommended method of refreidgerator dormancy involves darkness, no air (zipped up bags), and little water, the plants come out in pretty much the same state as they went in.
So do these plants need to go dormant to replenish resources, or does it not serve any purpose except that they are "wired" to require a dormant period?
Derrick
This is my first post here after lurking around for a few months. I've found this forum to be a great place to learn about various carnivorous plants, so where better to ask my question?
As I understand it, CPs go dormant to "rest" after expending resources used in growth during the season. This makes sense for a plant that is dormant outdoors, as it is still being exposed to sunlight, air, a good supply of water, etc. while not using these resources for growth.
But what happens to a plant that spends its dormancy period in the refridgerator? I would think that, since it no longer has access to the materials that it needs for growth, that these resources would not get replenished. In fact, since the recommended method of refreidgerator dormancy involves darkness, no air (zipped up bags), and little water, the plants come out in pretty much the same state as they went in.
So do these plants need to go dormant to replenish resources, or does it not serve any purpose except that they are "wired" to require a dormant period?
Derrick