In a message dated 11/29/2003 1:31:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, msittner@mcn.org writes: L. zebrina which has the most wonderful leaves. It was good that I had a chance to admire the leaves since it rotted before it bloomed to my dismay. It is probably one of those with leaves that need protection from excessive winter humidity and dew. I too have had difficulty with L. zebrina, seedlings damp off easily and the bulbs tend to rot under my growing conditions. I am now potting them in 100% sand and keep them in the alpine plunge where a fan runs 24x7. L. zebrina f. zebrina seems to be more amenable to cultivation here. Another Lachenalia with good looking leaves is L. attenuata. Mark Mazer Intarsia Ltd. Gaylordsville, Connecticut 06755-0142 USA http://www.therapyshapes.com/ USDA Zone 5 Giant Schnauzer Rescue