While this thread on Lachenalias is in full swing, I thought it a good time to post a photo on the mystery page of a plant I purchased a couple of years ago. It came with a name, but I don't believe it's correct. I too have been hooked on the genus Lachenalia, and have been enjoying greatly the discussion. I'm making headway on keeping them from flopping over, there being improvement over last year when 'sprawl' would have been a more apt description (I liked the 'Dutch Lop Ear' reference a lot!). I agree that they like ample water, and cold night / warm day temperatures. Still, the foliage appears much softer than the plants photographed in their native habitat, so I'm going to experiment with leaner soil and more light. Years ago I put a reflective film on the north wall of a green house, to give some orchids more light. This helped considerably, providing not only more light, but a more balanced directionality. Dave B