In a message dated 4/8/2003 9:48:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jshields104@insightbb.com writes: > They > do not seem to take drying out too completely or for prolonged periods. > This is one of the reasons that I use a wad of long fiber sphagnum moss on the bottom of the pots in addition to a light spritz once a month during dormancy. Mark Mazer Intarsia Ltd. Gaylordsville, CT 06755-0142 http://www.therapyshapes.com/ USDA Zone 5 Giant Schnauzer Rescue