A Gardeners Forum Forums General Discussion The Plants and Flowers Forum Carnivorous Insectivores A question about dormancy

Ok, so with the time arriving, I'm preparing to put my VFT, Purple Pitcher Plant, and Sundew (If it's one that needs it... how can I tell if my Sundew is a type that needs the dormancy? It doesn't specify what kind it is) down for dormancy. The last time I tried this it wasn't very successful so I'm going to use the refrigerator. Everywhere I read though I see them say to apply a fungicide before putting them in for the dormancy period. Problem is the only fungicide I could find came in the form of a 3-in-1 spray that includes an insecticide. ("Safer" brand "3-in-1 Garden Spray II"). Knowing that these plants are sensitive and after having seen several say NOT to use insecticides, I'm a bit concerned with using this (and haven't as of the time). Would this be ok? Or is there a better suggestion? I live in a small town where some things are hard to find and I really have no idea what would be the best fungicide to use (or even where to get it. x.x). I'd love suggestions.

Eeep... or do Sundews need to be put into dormancy like the VFT and Pitcher Plant? x.x

Yay. I got pictures. Hope these will do for the questions about the sundew. This is the one I have though I'm not sure which it is. x.x





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