I sowed Albuca shawii and A. aurea two days ago and many have germinated. Some radicles are 5 mm long already. They might have started sprouting as soon as they got moist, but I didn't look at them till today. Are these desert plants that grow as soon as they sense moisture, flower and seed fast, and then die? Diane Whitehead Victoria, British Columbia, Canada maritime zone 8, cool Mediterranean climate mild rainy winters, mild dry summers