I can't really offer any advice on growing C. herrei, but it is pictured and discussed briefly in John Manning's and Colin Paterson-Jones' beautiful coffee table book, Southern African Wild Flowers, Jewels of the Veld (p. 157). C. herrei is found in Paradyskloof, a deep gorge in the Richtersveld, which is also the home of Amaryllis paradisicola. Both grow on the northern walls of the kloof, which remain "almost perpetually shaded." They also mention that this gorge is "one of the few places where permanent pools linger through the summers." You can view parts of this book online (including p.157) through Google Books. Eugene Zielinski Augusta, Georgia USA > [Original Message] > From: Ken > Date: 7/21/2009 7:55:51 PM > Subject: [pbs] Cyrtanthus herrei > > I just potted up a few loose bulblets from around my Cyrtanthus herrei which had been uprooted by an animal (probably a skunk) which had been digging near the bulbs. Each had a single root attached, which I left in place and appear otherwise healthy. The main bulb has never bloomed for me ... perhaps because the spot its in has grown somewhat shady. They seem to remain everygreen for me here in San Diego. Should these be in full sun? and should I be giving periodic H2O through the summer? I understand these are from Southern Namibia/Northern Cape province of SA., but it is not described in the 'Color Encyclopedia of Cape Bulbs'. Any advice would be appreciated. > > Ken > San Diego, CA > zone 10-11 > _______________________________________________