Albuca namaquensis
Albuca namaquensis
Albuca namaquensis
Albuca namaquensis
Albuca namaquensis
Albuca namaquensis
Albuca namaquensis
Albuca namaquensis
Albuca namaquensis
Albuca namaquensis
Albuca namaquensis
Albuca namaquensis

Albuca namaquensis (syn. Albuca circinata) is native to stony sandstone slopes from Namibia to the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Plants grow up to 30 cm high. The leaves are scabrid (rough or scaly) or hairy or smooth. If hairs are present, they are not glandular. In dry and sunny conditions its leaves coil like Albuca spiralis and thus these plants are often mistakenly called A. spiralis. In cultivation, the leaves may remain evergreen if water is available. The photo below was taken by Mary Sue Ittner near Middelpos in the Roggeveld. This plant is typically different from the other ones in cultivation in having a reddish pedicel.

Origin and Habitat: Endemic to the southern part of Sierra de San Luis (Argentina, Province of San Luis) within a radius of only 20 km.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Spring summer
Botanical Name Albuca namaquensis
Common Name Corkscrew Albuca
Common Name Corkscrew Albuca, Spiral grass, Slime lilies
Dormancy Summer
Family Asparagaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Color Yellow, golden
Genus Albuca
Growth Habit Bulbous
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Hardiness Zone 9 11(USDA)
Mature Size 11 in. tall
Native Area South Africa
Plant Type Perennial succulent plant
Propagation By cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, deer resistant
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans
Toxicity Safe for humans, pets friendly
Watering Needs Low

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11/07/2021
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Great Plant Arrived in Good Shape

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I unwrapped it and it appeared just to be a few sprigs. However beneath the rocks and the substrate there were lots of little bulbs already growing and ready to produce new shoots. This summertime I should have lots of flowers!

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Albuca namaquensis

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Albuca namaquensis (syn. Albuca circinata) is native to stony sandstone slopes from Namibia to the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Plants grow up to 30 cm high. The leaves are scabrid (rough or scaly) or hairy or smooth. If hairs are present, they are not glandular. In dry and sunny conditions its leaves coil like Albuca spiralis and thus these plants are often mistakenly called A. spiralis. In cultivation, the leaves may remain evergreen if water is available. The photo below was taken by Mary Sue Ittner near Middelpos in the Roggeveld. This plant is typically different from the other ones in cultivation in having a reddish pedicel.

Origin and Habitat: Endemic to the southern part of Sierra de San Luis (Argentina, Province of San Luis) within a radius of only 20 km.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Spring summer
Botanical Name Albuca namaquensis
Common Name Corkscrew Albuca
Common Name Corkscrew Albuca, Spiral grass, Slime lilies
Dormancy Summer
Family Asparagaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Color Yellow, golden
Genus Albuca
Growth Habit Bulbous
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Hardiness Zone 9 11(USDA)
Mature Size 11 in. tall
Native Area South Africa
Plant Type Perennial succulent plant
Propagation By cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, deer resistant
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans
Toxicity Safe for humans, pets friendly
Watering Needs Low

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12/04/2019
Mary O.
United States United States

A terrific resource for rare plants!

Great packaging, fast shipping, beautiful plants that arrive healthy and thriving. I have purchased a number of delicate species from Planet Desert and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you Planet Desert!

NM
11/07/2021
Nancy M.
United States United States

Great Plant Arrived in Good Shape

This one arrived in perfect condition and is settling in well. Thank you for your excellent packaging.

KH
02/12/2022
Kenneth H.

This review has no content.

This review has no content.

PT
05/19/2022
Peter T.
United States United States

Treasure Below

I unwrapped it and it appeared just to be a few sprigs. However beneath the rocks and the substrate there were lots of little bulbs already growing and ready to produce new shoots. This summertime I should have lots of flowers!

PV
10/29/2022
Paula V.
United States United States

WONDERFUL

I just love all of there plants. The quality is wonderful.

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