I have read that they need a dormant period with temps around 49-54 F.
(6-12 C). Is this really neccessary? I dont see how I can accomplish this
while keeping it indoors. I read that they need this dormant period in order
to flower in the summer. So I guess what I am asking is this:
What is the best way for me, Zone 5, to winter my bougie?

I don't know about a dormant period. Mine don't seem to need one
artificially induced.

Last fall, as an experiment, I took a patio bougie in and stuck it by a west
window for the winter. It survived, if not thrived, and by late summer was
blooming profusely (outdoors as soon as possible.)

I feed it generously, and often withold water until the leaves go limp. I
mooch greenhouse space for my specimen trees, but feed and water them the
same way here in New Jersey. They are tough plants, so don't give up on the
tree if you lose all leaves. Chances are, it will come back.

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