I purchased the rose of Jericho. When it arrived it was dry and curled up. I set it on a plate in the car because I couldn't wait to get home from the post office before seeing what it would do. I put a little bit of water, just a cap full of water, right at the base, underneath of it. Before I got home which is about 20 miles, it had already started turning green, I was so happy to see the greenness start and I thought - wow. That did not take long at all, I added another cap full of water and it just got a brighter green. I brought it inside set it on the table and watched it unfold and unroll it was like it was blooming or Waking Up it was gorgeous. Thank you for this beautiful plant. I love it!!