Fridge Dormancy

[tzestan]

I put my plant into fridge dormancy 3 months ago. The plant was put in shade and indoors a few days prior to fridge. Minimizing temperature step (25C->8C) instead of starting from 35C (as in direct sun). It was put in a covered container. I am aware that there is an article here suggesting photoperiod reduction alone. Anyway, just a try to see how it goes.

Before fridged. Cleaned and trimmed. Put in container with moist sphagnum. No fungicide.


Out from fridge. No sign of fungus/mould. It still has some greens after 3 months in the dark.


Cut away dead leaves.


Separate into 2 plants.


Potted finally.


The smallest plant was leaf pulling from https://forum.petpitcher.net/showthread.php?t=3254

The plants look alive. Will update when growth resumes.

[plantlover]

Nice. I have to stick with dry dormancy as my frridge is always full.

[marvin1997]

May I know how you did it?Mine shark tooth gone into the fridge twice then the second time it just died

[plantlover]

He said it was gradual. He took the plant and placed it in somewhere cooler before putting it in the fridge. if you do it instantly the plant will be shocked and may die.

[tzestan]

Yes, I tried to make it as gradual as possible. Put in shade 1 week. Then indoors with no direct light 3 days. Growth had completely stopped the last few days.

Anyway, this is a big healthy plant able to tolerate some abuse if steps are not perfect. I skip dormancy for younger plants.

[tzestan]

I can see clear sign of growth ~1.5 week out from fridge.
This is end of the 3rd week now. They are doing well.


And, both plants are producing flower stalk.