I have never done exactly what you are suggesting, but I've been close. I believe that your idea would be successful as long as the temperature is warm enough ~70 or so.

I currently have mine split between two 4 ft florescents and my LED's. I have the larger plants under the florescents, and seeds under the LED's. The plants under the florescents are still growing, but slowly.

You've already set them back by unpotting and braiding them--this is probably why they're shedding some leaves. If you want to keep them from going dormant, keep them warm and well-lit all throughout the winter.

The problem I see with your 100-Watt CFL is that they get pretty hot so you can't place them close to the leaves to keep them compact. You'll have to put your plants far enough so the leaves do not cook in the heat. At that distance I don't know if they'll get enough light. But some is better than none if they are in active growth. Just whack them down in spring if they stretch out.

Pagan

Pagan-

I had the same concerns that you mentioned, that is, excessive heat from the close lights, cooking the leaves. Honestly, I didn't think the CFLs would produce enough heat to scorch the leaves, but I was wrong. This is always a dilemma....move the lights away from the plants and the lights become worthless....more them close and dry out the leaves.

I wonder if the extra, drying heat, generated by the CFLs, could be minimized by pointing a small fan towards the plant's leaves?

You noted that my plants have already been set back by the bare-rotting and dehydration that was necessary for the braiding process. If the leaves continue to fall off, and, are now, no longer a factor, do I still keep the lights close to the tips of the stems where new leaves will sprout? The roots after re-potting into a gritty medium, will get some bottom heat.

Sorry for all the questions, but this will be my first time trying to keep a braided Adenium alive and well, through a NYC winter.

Frank