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  2. Dormancy - Wikipedia

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    Predictive dormancy occurs when an organism enters a dormant phase before the onset of adverse conditions. For example, photoperiod and decreasing temperature are used by many plants to predict the onset of winter. Consequential dormancy occurs when organisms enter a dormant phase after adverse conditions have arisen. This is commonly found in ...

  3. How To Keep Your Plants Warm In The Winter When Cold Weather ...

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    Related: 15 Hardy Vegetables To Plant And Grow In Winter. Protecting Plant Roots. Winter garden protection begins with caring for the life force of plants–their roots. Provide plant roots with a ...

  4. Seed dormancy - Wikipedia

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    True dormancy or inherent (or innate) dormancy is caused by conditions within the seed that prevent germination even if the conditions are favorable. [7] Imposed dormancy is caused by the external conditions that remain unsuitable for germination [8] Seed dormancy can be divided into two major categories based on what part of the seed produces dormancy: exogenous and endogenous. [9]

  5. Winter rest - Wikipedia

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    Winter rest (from the German term Winterruhe) is a state of reduced activity of plants and warm-blooded animals living in extratropical regions of the world during the more hostile environmental conditions of winter. In this state, they save energy during cold weather while they have limited access to food sources.

  6. As plants go dormant for winter, it’s an ideal time to prune ...

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    They’re just dormant. “Dormant plants are alive,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “They’re just inactive.” Dormancy is a tactical ...

  7. How to Grow Winter Pansies, a Cold-Hardy Plant That Will Fill ...

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    In colder areas (USDA zones 4, 5, and 6), winter pansies will bloom in fall and go dormant during the coldest days of winter. Meet Our Expert Linda Langelo , horticulture specialist at Colorado ...

  8. 5 Myths About Houseplants in Winter That Are Doing More Harm ...

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    Some plants actually put out a winter growth spurt, if they’re under grow lights or even near a window where they receive direct sunlight for a few hours a day. It's even OK to repot your plant ...

  9. Cold hardening - Wikipedia

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    Plants that originated in the tropics, like tomato or maize, don't go through cold hardening and are unable to survive freezing temperatures. [3] The plant starts the adaptation by exposure to cold yet still not freezing temperatures. The process can be divided into three steps.