The Hippeastrum are small, I'd assume their leaves and roots to die back This wont impede growing if you plant right away and make sure not to overwater to avoid rot. That is the wonder of bulbs... Josh ________________________________ From: "santoury@aol.com" <santoury@aol.com> To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org Sent: Tue, January 25, 2011 7:01:54 PM Subject: Re: [pbs] Griffinia Mine was a bit soft, too. The Hippeastrum leaves and roots were dead also.