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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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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United StatesA 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!
United StatesGreat Plant Arrived in Good Shape
This one arrived in perfect condition and is settling in well. Thank you for your excellent packaging.
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United StatesTreasure 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!
United StatesWONDERFUL
I just love all of there plants. The quality is wonderful.