I live in Auckland, New Zealand (supposedly subtropical) The Lachenalias have just finished and are going dormant. I am curious as to what constitutes 'cool' temperatures. Mine are fine outside, where daytime temperatures range from 15-19ºC, nightime 11-12ºC. Are those considered 'cool' temperatures. They are exposed to the weather (spring weather so quite a lot of rain) and in well draining mix, wicking the water from under the pots. Quite a few were given to me, so am getting quite a selection. And am growing more seeds I was sent. The L. aloides has been growing in the garden for years, also a yellow one which is a hybrid of some sort. Possibly L. Romaud. Ina Crossley _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/