So, to aid in moving away from the topic of jumping out of windows, I have a genuine bulb question. I bought an "amaryllis" last fall, it flowered, and there is now one robust 30" leaf remaining. When I potted it, I first filled the pot 1/2 full with my regular potting mixture (part compost, grit, sand, mystery ingredients...), then placed the bulb w/roots, then filled the remainder with the coco coir that came with the bulb (discarding half, displaced by my potting mix). So, what to do next? I've heard that Hippaestrum can be marginally hardy if planted deep in a South facing bed. Anyone ever try pushing the limits of Hippaestrum hardiness? Any species naturally hardy? Thanks! Travis Owen Rogue River, OR http://www.amateuranthecologist.com/ http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/