Adeniums are one of the few succulents that are discussed on this message board that are particularly sensitive to cold. Adenium obesum don't always have a definitive dormant period, especially the newer hybrds. Other Adenium will shed their leaves. Sustained nights below 50F will trigger slowdowns. Sustained temps below 40F is risking die-back of growth tips. Continued cold risks death. Sunlight is not essential for dormant Adeniums. If the garage is too cold, keep them somewhere warmer even if light is not ideal. Of course if growth starts, then they need sun. If they are kept dry then they are more likely to stay asleep, but not necessarily. Just do the best you can, once they are back outside in the spring, the poor growth can be pruned back and all will be well.

Gosh, this thread had become about EVERYTHING but the topic! Stuart, You're very welcome. Always happy to share anything interesting I come across. Did you purchase your seeds from the Seed Depot (2nd link)? Please keep us posted on germination. I am really interested to see how they rate on freshness. I certainly hope you get some great plants from these. Oh, and please post an update on that wonderful seed you purchased from that cute little girl. Also, did you put up a "How to..." thread on creating elephant roots (X cut)? I can't find the thread but would love to bump it up for others to see. I have some "cooking" now. Aaaand... Did you see my first centipede roots? I only placed a loose button at the bottom but did lance the base rim and dust with rooting hormone. Sooo, the plants created them on their own. http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/4120042/question-seedling-roots?n=37 Maria Elena

Some folks give their plants supplementary lighting. Some grow strictly under lights. Many put their plants outside for the summer. In wet, humid areas they may setup an awning that can be extended during rainy periods to keep the plants dry. Then some folks adjust their collections to succs, like Haworthia, that don't require as much light. I summer my plants outside but bring them in for the winter. During that time, I give them a bright window and water very sparingly.

It would be fun, and worth your while. I was back there this afternoon to look at that Trichocereus. They had added another succulent section, with many echies, and some jades, including 'Hummel's Sunset' for 6.99 or 9.99, I think the former. I talked to a manager I know, and he said they had been quite succesful with their succulents last year, so they are building on that. The Tricho now had three medium sized white blooms (no scent). I decided not to spring for it, though I was tempted. But I got three varieties of Kalanchoe tomentosa. Three furries for a pot on the patio. Slightly more expensive than a pansy bowl, but should last a looooooot longer. And so we rationalize...