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Chinese Sweet Plum dormancy

Hey everybody! I'm new to bonsai (started this summer) and I have two Chinese Sweet Plums in 4 inch nursery pots that are thriving under lights indoors plus being in a south facing window. They even seem to be okay with the humidity although I'm sure they will love being outdoors come spring as I'm in S.GA and well, it's a sauna out there!

Anyway, I keep reading conflicting info about about dormancy. Some say they require 55 to 60 for 2 months starting at the winter solstice or they'll be stressed. Others say that no dormancy is required indoors.

I'm late to be doing it now, but should I put them in a cool room with less light till spring or not mess with a good thing and leave them as is? Also, they really need to come out of their containers into larger training pots. Do I need to wait till summer to do that?

Any advice appreciated. Thanks!

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