>It came as a revelation that growing Scadoxus outside in the summer is a >good thing. >Dell Dear Dell and all , I bring almost everything I can outdoors for summer. More sun tender items hung under my deck or in the trees, Others out in full and even in the blazing heat on the deck or brick patio. The only problem is they tend to put on so much growth they need up potting and dividing way too much. And they take considerably more water outside both due to ambient water evaporation effects (wind, sun , heat, etc) and increased growth. Some plants I water by the spoonful in winter get the garden hose on high treatment in summer. And an extra dose of fertilizer, when I can think of it. I suppose those who garden in real mild climates don't realize the effects of enforced indoor winter dormancy and summer exuberance has on plants grown in cold climates. They sure catch up fast in summer. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +