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Albuca humilis PP22954

Also Known As

  • Albuca

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 3"-9"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Albuca humilis PP22954 plant details

Albuca humilis PP22954 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer green and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Albuca humilis PP22954

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Albuca humilis PP22954

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small exquisite bulb blooming summer to fall_waxy-white flowers with green-striped, cupped outer tepals, and pursed, yellow-tipped inner tepals. Strappy leaves surround the bloom. A sweet South African addition to the rock garden. Softly, sweetly fragrant. Minimum temperature: 20°F
Albucas should be kept dry when dormant. Sun to Light Shade. White and Green flowers. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio)Light/Bright Shade.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Albuca humilis PP22954 plant

How to Grow Albuca humilis PP22954

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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