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I'm not sure I would agree that the Chinese elm NEEDS dormancy. *I know of several enthusiasts who just keep it going year round and in the Spring kick it out when the new leaves start to push off the old. *I do make mine go dormant but only because it's easier on my living space to have a few sleepers out on the porch.
RussellG, what's the coldest it gets in Texas?
I would agree that the in & out thing is hard on both you and the plants.
I don't bring my Schefflera in until it's below 40 F, and the Ficus have to tough it out down to 35 F. *I haven't had any problems. I do move Fukien & Serissa in when it's gonna get below 50 F but it's really more so they don't get shocked when they come inside where it's warmer (still cool though, 68 F MAX and nite time is 5

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Good luck!

3-Dec-2001	#4
JLK bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Nov-2001 Posts: 66	Re: I need Winter Help! I'm not sure I would agree that the Chinese elm NEEDS dormancy. I know of several enthusiasts who just keep it going year round and in the Spring kick it out when the new leaves start to push off the old. I do make mine go dormant but only because it's easier on my living space to have a few sleepers out on the porch. RussellG, what's the coldest it gets in Texas? I would agree that the in & out thing is hard on both you and the plants. I don't bring my Schefflera in until it's below 40 F, and the Ficus have to tough it out down to 35 F. *I haven't had any problems. I do move Fukien & Serissa in when it's gonna get below 50 F but it's really more so they don't get shocked when they come inside where it's warmer (still cool though, 68 F MAX and nite time is 5. Good luck!