Although I was a bit distressed by the conditions these plants arrived in, I must say that they have exceeded my expectations! The tiny, broken-stemmed Alstromeria is now just about 18" tall, so perhaps there will be blooms this year.

The Cryptanthus bivittatus bonus plant is growing offsets now. I'll try to add a picture tomorrow.

Earth Star (Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite')

Glad to hear your plants are ok. When I get something that is too wet like that, I sit them under a small fan to circulate the air around them. I like your blog. I think I'll do one too. It looks like fun.

What's neat about these blogs is not only can we keep track of our own info, but the permalink under each addition makes them very easy to share at a moments notice. They save repeatedly remaking the same post. The hunt for relevant pictures alone can sometimes take forever...at least they do in my mess!

Looking forward to seeing your blog, Clint.