Alberto and Ina, Thanks for the very useful information. Wish me luck! Jim S. ---------------------------------- At 01:52 PM 1/30/2014, Alberto wrote: In the wild it grows in open slopes in screes, very hot, fully exposed. Like most Andean bulbs the bulb is deep in the soil and therefore a long neck is developed. therefore a large deep pot with perfect drainage is needed. The pruinose foliage is an indication of droughtland climate. -- James Shields jshields46074@gmail.com P.O. Box 92 Westfield, IN 46074 U.S.A.