chris, the light turns off when the fridge is close.
rockm, got a question, why do you think the plant is not dormant? i thought that cotoneaster 'microphyllus' an evergreen? i also checked the pot and it looks like its a little frozen. i have read that if the temp hovers around freezing, plants don't photosynthesize, but im no expert. its in the refrigerator exactly six weeks now, still looks like how it was when i put it in. i was thinking of pulling it out in january hoping that it would satisfy its dormancy requirement.
eric