Dear Friends, I am not known for easy or sane projects, but I hope I can some help on HOW EXTREME I can go with Drimia maritime here in Kansas City Zone 5/6. Last fall I was given a huge bulb in leaf that I ketp in full leaf over the winter in my frost free greenhouse. Once the temps warmed I brought it out into full sun and it looked very happy - rich green firm foliage. Now the foliage is almost totally dried and brown. I have read that it shoiuld get NO RAIN and HIT DRY Summers. I have put a transparent bell jar over the entire bulb and pot . There is a tiny vent opening near the top of the bell jar. Almost no rain can get in, but I noticed there is some condensation inside on dewy morning. The temps are going toward daily highs of 80 to 90 as summer approaches. I assume the temp in the bell jar can get quite HOT. I do not plan on any water until I see some sign of growth-later. I haven’t measured the heat in the bell jar, but I am sure it is already over 100 F. So How hot is TOO HOT ? Appreciate any thoughts from those who actually grow and bloom this beast. Best jim W. Dr. James Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd Kansas City, MO 64152-2711 USA Phone 816-746-1949 _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/