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Re: Dormancy

At 08:54 AM 9/29/97 EDT, you wrote:
>I have a house plant guide book, very good book.  Anyway, when it states 
>dormancy period for a specific plant, should we see to it that it rests?  
>Would it benefit the plant if it does rest or if it is active all year 
>round.  Should I prune the plants before dormancy or after?
>
>....Lysette
>
>
Lysette,
Some plants *require* dormancy to thrive and flower next year. So if the
book says to give them a dormancy period, do it!

As to pruning, that varies from plant to plant. My lantanas get pruned back
hard before their nap..Plumerias have their leaves cut off, but pruning is
left til spring. So check the book or ask the list about specific plants
for best info..

Gerry>
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