I've grown this plant in Los Angeles for several years and it seems happy enough. Depending on when it gets going and on spring weather, it can bloom in early summer and then take a flowering breakn during peak heat until cooler early fall weather, then blooms again. Seems to enjoy daytime heat (with plenty of shade and water) but the key I suspect is cooler night temps, i.e., below 70-75F. It is totally leafless in winter dormancy here and kept outdoors (lows 30s to 40s) dry or with a little moisture. The tubers seem to like being planted shallow and even exposed a little. Dylan * * > ** > ** ** * *