Someone wrote: What little information i find is for the most part conflicting. Some say keep them dry some say wet. No where have I read how deep do you plant them. Someone told me they like the soil on acid side. I would be interested in your thoughts. I live on the coast in San Diego California. Reply: Patty Colville and I bought a Dierama Book two or three years ago. I am still confused myself. I have managed to just barely keep alive a one gallon pot of them. These seem to require practically no water. Does anyone grow these? Can we have a little discussion on them? Thanks. Cathy Craig EA President PBS