In a message dated 4/8/2006 12:40:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mmattus@charter.net writes: My question is when should I water it? I potted it but I am unclear as to when to start watering. I read that it is a winter grower, but I am not sure if they mean 'winter' as in the southern hemisphere, or northern. Paul Christian usually supplies material that is on a Northern hemisphere schedule, water once and wait. They require superior drainage and the majority of the bulb should be exposed. Last year I had a tingling reaction after cleaning the bulbs of dried tunics and leaves, no doubt from the alkaloids. Normally I would split them with bare hands, this year put on disposable nitrile gloves. Wouldn't want to have Freddi find me twitching in the corner of the greenhouse, or worse. Mark Mazer Intarsia Ltd. PO Box 142 Gaylordsville, CT 06755