We've discussed this numerous times on this list. Many of us are converts to watering this species in summer and have found that we are much more successful in having it bloom for us. Add me to that column. It makes me wonder what other dormant Amaryllid bulbs might need the same treatment during dormancy. For newer members of our list who grow Nerines I'd like to direct you to the excellent introduction to this genus provided by Hamish Sloan that explains why this is necessary. http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbslist/old.php/… http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbslist/old.php/… Mary Sue