Sorry for the delay in responding. But ya the moss actually stays active all year round. Also what I did is I quarantined the different mosses in separate containers for about a month. All I did was changed the soil/coco fiber mixture it sat on and I also gently wiped the moss with a damp towel regularly to remove any possibly surface microbes. Yes there is always the possibility of chytrid, but that could happen with just simply having a window open. So I wouldn't worry too much, just be sure to get the moss from a pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer free area and that is away from any roads/farms. And again in regards to dormancy, just keep the temps above 50 degrees and keep it damp and it will stay active. Hope this helps.