Should I water or not?

[mook1178]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Nice. Did you end up using the jar method from Fred?

Also, you can cut those top leaves off. I used to cut all mine in November when I brought them inside for the winter. Doesn't hurt the plant.

I did not go with the jar method. After watering the plants, they plumped up and stayed that way. I did not feel the need to go with the jar method, but it is in the back of my mind for next winter.

I decided not to cut the leaves off. Fred even mentioned it would not hurt the plant. However, I feel that they are still photosynthesizing and may possibly be adding to the pbulb. Also, Fred mentioned that the leaves staying are influence from the tenebrosum. I know tenebrosum really doesn't have much of a dormancy in the winter as others due to not having a true dry season in the original habitat. I had the room on the windowsill over winter, so I let them do their thing.