Hi Mike, I have those same bulbs growing in pots (4 inches diameter by 3.5 inches high - 10 cm by 9 cm). These pots are really too shallow, the roots need more room. Mix is 50/50 pumice and cactus potting soil. They are just under the edge of a bench, where they get filtered light until midday, after which they are in full shade. They get watered every 4 days. Your friends' situation sound ideal. I would mix in pumice to 4 to 6 inches deep (10 to 15 cm). This will keep the bulbs on the drier side, but allow for plenty of moisture for the deeper roots. Ron From Eagle Rock (NE Los Angeles), where July was fortunately mild, especially compared with last summer USDA Zone 10a _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>