We collected seeds of Cyrtanthus herrei about a month ago, and although I haven't tried to grow the plant, I can give you some idea of where it grows. We found the plants on south facing (in the southern hemisphere this is obviously the cold side) cliffs and rocks in the Richtersveld, and the slope gets morning sun in summer only. But remember that this area is extremely hot and arid, and usually gets winter rain only (occasionally a summer thunder storm). In summer the temperature can go up to 40C or more, so the plants would bake in full sun and presumably that is why they are in shade. They are evergreen and I would suggest giving it some water in summer. Regards Rachel Saunders Silverhill Seeds and Books Tel: +27 21 762 4245 Fax: +27 21 797 6609 PO Box 53108, Kenilworth, 7745 South Africa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken" <kjblack@pacbell.net> To: <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:55 AM 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com/ Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.21/2252 - Release Date: 07/21/09 05:58:00