>Julian said in his introduction that Albuca altissima is an old name >for A. maxima. Dear Mary Sue and all; Sounds like a lot of us have not quite been up to date (or like me skipped Julian's info). I am glad to put its proper name in place. Mine doesn't approach 5 ft, but maybe 3 ft in a pot in a cold climate cool greenhouse. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 E-fax 419-781-8594 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +