And yes, that IS something to crow about. Congratulations Emilie! What is the soil mixture and water regime? Whatever you're doing, it's working. Michael Interlaken NY Zone 7 Urginea delagoensis International Succulent Introductions 2006-32 HBG 81827 ex M. Vassar 6003. Collected Swaziland, ca. 60 km NE of Piet Retief, S.A. Inside window sill, facing west into air shaft, 3rd floor with bright shade and ca. 1 hour of sun a day, on the South Side of Chicago. Emilie Pulver Chicago _