Removing Leaves for Uniform Dormancy
Last year I stopped watering my catasetinae on Dec 1st and then I removed all the remaining catasetinae leaves on December 15th regardless of the state of dormancy. I would say 40% of the leaves were remaining when I did this. I did it because I wanted to treat for a pest but also to force uniform dormancy. As far as I can tell the plants all went into dormancy after removing the leaves. None of my 60 or so plants were damaged by this process. It is also easier to strip the bulbs clean when the leaves are removed while still somewhat green.
I just wanted to report that I had no ill effects and in every one of my catasetinae I had as big or bigger p-bulbs and blooms than the year before (not because of leaf removal, in spite of it). Also, all my catasetinae came out of dormancy about the same time and I think the leaf removal played a part in that.
Just wanted to share my experience for fellow control freak catasetinae addicts.
Cheers!
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