>Last year I got some Lycoris seeds from the seed exchange, and ever >curious, knocked open their pots today to see how they are doing >I'd like to know what potting mixes are used by more experienced >Lycoris growers. Dear Kathleen, I don't think soil mix is nearly as important as 'situation'. Lycoris "hate" pots. Although I have had small pots full of one year seedlings these rarely survive to a 2nd. Seeds sown in large pots and thinly give better results, but the best chance is sowing them directly in the soil. Even adult bulbs in pots rarely bloom or well. Self sown seedlings appear all the time from fertile species. On a more practical nature I've grown seed in soil less mixes of peat and bark, garden soil/sand mixes and other odds and ends. Equal success and failure. I suggest ridiculously large pots or deep bulb crates filled with soil. Best and remember these are very slow to reach blooming size. 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 +