Photo of Albuca species foliage by Kara Nursery

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Albuca species

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 1"-6"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Albuca species plant details

Albuca species is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring green, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. 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 species

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: green, white and yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Albuca species

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small African bulbs with punk style hair. From the Aubrabies Hills, South Africa. Clumping.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Albuca species plant

How to Grow Albuca species

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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