Hello Fellow Eucomis Fans, I also found that my E. vandermervei is quite shy about seed production. Of the three I have from seed, one bloomed in 9 months. I was diligently pollinated and only one capsule formed. The others are sitting quietly. I will attempt again with the other two distinct clones and see if the plant is somewhat more fertile with that pollen. As for the leaf production, I had no success from a leaf accidentally severed in midsummer. I will try it on the plants that have not become dormant (2 of 3 are still "green" but not actively growing). An unusual formation on a floral stem from last August was found last week. I let the vase dry out and left the inflorescenses because they looked nice, even dead. While cleaning out the now weary stems, I found one, without water or soil, was still alive and had calloused, producing bulbous growths on the base of the stem! Outrageously tenacious! They were a mixed grouping of E. bicolor/autumnalis/comosa. I didn't keep track, but I think it's a comosa. Best regards, Michael