Hi, I've grown Eucomis vandermerwei from leaf cuttings, nothing overly special was required other than patience. I cut them in sections, placed them in a well drained sterile mix of perlite and potting mix after dipping the lower ends in rooting powder, and placed them under fluorescent lights in a ziplock bag. I don't remember how long it took (it was not quick) but eventually baby plantlets appeared. I suspect small bulblets appear first, then grow out. Ernie DeMarie in Tuckahoe NY, zone 6/7. Waiting to see if the well budded single flowered confederate rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) plant in my garden at the school where I teach will open before it gets too cold. Gloxinia nematanthodes 'Evita' from Plant Delights is in full bloom in that garden and in a pot at home, a really stunning plant! ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com/