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