Dear Judy and all, I agree with Jim S about timing, but have to emphasize that you put them in a place where you won't need to dig them for a while. The last time I dug a clump of x powellii it too 2 grown men with shovels and pry bars and the clump must have hit the scales over 50 lbs. xpowellii goes deep, multiplies fast and get hefty. Since x powellii and its 'alba' form are the most common types encountered, I wouldn't be surprised if this is what you have. But you are in no condition to think about that for a few weeks. I think you could do this before the 1st of Aug and still have plenty of heat for the crinum to settle in. Plant it as deep or deeper than it was in the pot. Plant the biggest bulbs out and pot up the smaller as back up. Water well. If you can divide them now, you could put the division that is meant for the ground in a separate pot and give it tlc before it hits the ground in a month or more. But only if you are up for division and repotting now. Take care. Best 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 +