in a dry, airy situation, in a cold pit, where there is plenty of 

 light at all times, but particularly during the winter. 



It flowers freely during the months of April and May, 

 but is difficult to preserve through the winter, as it is very 

 subject to damp off, even when the plants are old. 



It is increased by seed freely, or by cuttings of the young 

 wood. 



