[1][2] From 1999 to 2002 Botanica chiefly toured the US, including support dates for 16 Horsepower, Super Furry Animals and Rocket From the Crypt.
Botanica, (with ex-Jesus Lizard David Sims), is featured in Greg Pritikin's film Dummy (Artisan Entertainment), starring Adrien Brody and Milla Jovovich.
Afterwards, Wallfisch initially focused his musical efforts on a new project with Alexander Hacke (of Einstürzende Neubauten), Mick Harvey (of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds), and Danielle DePicciotto, called The Ministry of Wolves.
Dana Schechter (of Bee and Flower) took over from Christian Bongers around the same time and stayed with the group up to the recording of its 2010 album Who you are.
For that album and the supporting tour, Brian Viglione of The Dresden Dolls joined the group, replacing Dave Berger.