Dear Friends, I had a question from a person in Germany who responded to comments on this web site. I suggested he join the group, but is thinking about it. He asks " Is Cryptostephanus densiflorus in cultivation?". As you surely know there are three species in this genus. The commonest is Cryptostephanus vansonii and it looks like a miniature Clivia miniata with white (or pink) flowers. Far less common is Cryptostephanus haemanthoides, a very different looking bulbous plants of semi-desert locations. A very few nurseries offer bulbs. The third and rarest species is Cryptostephanus densiflorus endemic to a small area of Angola. Harold Koopowitz in his book on Clivia suggests it is not in cultivation. Angola has enough social turmoil that it is not open to much botanizing. Can anyone provide an update on this species? Thanks Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +