Diana - Your cultural recommendations for Hippeastrum sound very similar to the recommendations for epiphytic orchids, especially the importance of good air circulation. Eugene Zielinski Prescott Valley, AZ USA > [Original Message] > From: Diana Chapman <rarebulbs@suddenlink.net> > To: Pacific Bulb Society <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> > Date: 6/23/2013 7:59:54 AM > Subject: [pbs] South American Amaryllids > >...So, I > think the important things are: fairly even temperatures, no excessive > heat or cold; very good drainage; very good air circulation; repotting > yearly and regular fertilization... > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/