Please note this species is dormant in summer and will not have leaves during the warmer months of the year.
Where it grows
Albuca is indigenous to South Africa, specifically to the Western and Northern Cape provinces.
Special features
This geophyte has an produces elongated green leaves in autumn and winter. They are dormant during summer. The bulbs produce offsets by division, but very slowly.
Care Guide
Give these bulbs plenty of light during the growing season. Generally, 40% shade cloth should be sufficient, and they can be adjusted to full morning sun. A mix of coco peat with some gritty components is ideal, as the bulbs are quite sensitive to overwatering. It is very important to only water these plants in autumn and winter, as they are dormant in summer. During dormancy, they are extremely prone to rotting if watered.
Growing season
Autumn and winter.
Propagation
Offsets and seeds.