Here's a debate for you plant people: do you let your indoor plants go dormant in winter or keep them pumping with grow lights?

I heard from a nursery owner last month that forcing growth year-round with lights does more harm than good, but my neighbor swears her 3-year-old monstera only thrives because she runs LEDs 12 hours a day through January. Which side do you fall on and why?

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felix_coleman871mo agoMost Upvoted

Used to be all about that grow light life, trying to keep everything growing through the dark months. But after a couple of plants got really weak and leggy, I gave them a real winter rest and they came back way stronger in spring. Now I just let them be, water way less, and they seem a lot happier for it.

bailey.sam1mo ago

@felix_coleman87 nailed it. Plants need that dormant period. Less water, no fuss.