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I guess it has been growing there for a while.  This is the first time it has bloomed.  It appears to be a Nerine

I've had this one for over 15 years and for the past 5 years or so has flowered erratically at various times and leaf stages.  It has ruffled leaves much like the much larger B. haemanthoides in the background but the leaves are recurved and as you can see reach the ground.  The flower size is smaller than other Boophones I have.  Could it be a Aus?

I told people this was my antenna for the universe link.

I hate to say it but I have numerous pots sitting about with small likely bulbus growth and I have not clue of what they are.  the stake tips are missing.  It is my fault for using the cheepies that I bought locally and became very brittle, the material is likely mostly calcium carbonate. 

Unfortunately my little bulb garden has been overtaken by these very large plants (at least from a bulb perspective).  They are becoming overcrowded and I simply have to move a couple.  I understand they do not take kindly to moving them.  I have one disticha which is now dormant and about the size of a softball.  Any thoughts about moving it to a new location in the garden?  You can contact me privately.

My Brunsvigia bosmaniae's leaves have also covered a lot of ground and they will need attention too.

Jim
Santa Barbara

When is the next seed exchange and where do I send them.  I have a good handful of B. haemanthoides seed but they are trying to sprout.

Jim Foster 
Santa Barbara

Hey Uli, are you having any problems with fires or heat? I hope you avoid most of these events.

I get nervous here in California when either happens but especially so when I can see flames.

Jim Foster
Santa Barbara

This is the first time it has bloomed.  It was grown from a tiny bulb for 6-7 years.  I have a problem with crows liking my garden stakes.

I've had this bulb for about 10 years.  It's a Boophone haemanthoides and I can't wait to see it in full flower.