Patty in Wisc

All my plants (nanas, citrus, guava's, figs, palms etc) are in a unheated sunroom with large southern windows. The temp is 52-62F. I only have flourescents - total 260 watts,
on from about 4till 8. The plants are all green & nanas are not pttuing out any new leaves but that's OK. They are semi dormant. I'll start fert'ing them in March-April. Citrus are diff...the cold spell shocked them into flowering. LOTS of blossoms on them. The figs...another story. They may not be getting enough chill hours. They are dormant & only need little water. Kept on north side of room & covered with sheets. I think I may close kitchen door to it so it gets colder in there. I think it's why I didn't get many figs last yr.... not enough chill hours.
Just remember, low temps = less light, & more growth w/ more heat & light.
With around 150plants it's nice that most go dormant - easier on me LOL.

The few plants I killed were overwatered in winter.

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Patty in Wisc has sadly passed away 9/05/11. We will miss you Patty.