Last year mine went dormant itself once i brought it inside & slowly held back on watering but it didn't bloom last year because i had taken from a girl who works in an office & the plant was a gift,she was taking it to the dumpster thinking it had died.It stayed dormant all winter but came out nicely and i let go dormant last winter but it wasn't even close to being as healthy as it is now.The one with the leaf discoloration is a new one purchased this summer,this is the 2nd time it's bloomed this summer if the buds open.
So bring them in from the cold.Some people say to slowly keep out of sun,give less water until only enough to keep alive,totally ignore,it'll drop all leaves & go completely dormant.Then do exact opposite so plant will break dormancy in time for spring and it's growing season.Then some say water less,keep in at lest indirect sun & don't let plant go dormant over winter.Which way is best for my plants?
Melissa when you asked about smoking i don't but they are outside and what would have to happen for them to get that because the hubby does smoke??
they are officially house plants again
but are they going to end up in my bedroom so people don't think i have dead plants sitting out in the living room
