Where it grows
Ledebouria socialis is native to South Africa, specifically the two provinces of the Eastern Cape and Kwazulu-Natal.
Special features
This special form of Ledebouria socialis has bright white to pink variegation on its leaf edges with a pink variegated bulb. The leaves are generally light green in the centers, with mottled dark green spots. The bulbs themselves are also tinged with pink variegation. and should be planted somewhat above the ground for better appearance.
Care Guide
Ledebouria can be tricky to look after properly. This plant should be kept in shade or semi-shade at most, with 70% shade cloth being ideal. It requires a soil mix that drains well, but has plenty of nutrition, so make sure to fertilize it. Water well throughout the year, but make sure the soil dries out between watering.
Growing season
This species grows throughout the year, but does slow down a bit during the peak of summer and winter.
Propagation
The bulbs produce offsets which can be removed once they are approximately half the size of the original bulb.