coming out of winter rest.

[rbarata]

As soon as they stop growing in late summer early autumn, stop fertilising and water with plain water. Don't be too quick to bring them in, and let them get as cold as you dare for as long as you dare.

That's what I've been doing until now but this summer I stopped fertilizing due to a suspicion of spider mites infestation and, instead of water +fertilizer I showered it with plain water+dishwasher, detergent and alcohol.

Not sure if this was caused by the lack of nitrogen in the middle of the summer but I'm seeing lots of buds, even in 3 year old canes.