Albuca osmynella

Albuca Osmynella also goes by the name Slime Lillies. With its origin in South Africa, the plant belongs to the Asparagaceae family and can grow up to a height of 3 to 4 feet. This curly-shaped succulent offers a dormancy of summer.

Growth Rate

The main attraction of Albuca Osmynella is that it is an unusually fast-growing plant. Its growth is so rapid that sometimes, it may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time and may need frequent repotting.

Flowering

Albuca Osmynella blooms and grows between summer to early fall. The branching flowers are yellow.

Watering and Feeding

Since Try the Albuca Osmynella thrives in dry soil, be sure to water only just sparingly. Feed the plant every 1 to 2 months and increase the frequency in the growing season.

Soil

Good soil for slime lilies has a lot of organic matter like perlite and vermiculite. You can also add perlite to a regular store-bought potting soil for drainage purposes.

Hardiness

Albuca Osmynella is not tolerant of cold temperatures and even a list frost of -1° C to -2°C will severely damage the plant. Also, keep in mind its hardiness zone of 8.

Light

The more sun Albuca gets, the curlier leaves it will grow. Give the plant full and bright sunlight to avoid the dropping of leaves. If growing indoors, place the container less than 3 feet away from the window for ample sunlight.

Propagation

Use offsets to propagate the plant quickly. However, not all slime lilies produce offsets, so you may need to rely on seeds to propagate the plant.

Keep in mind that this winter grower drops a lot of leaves during dormancy. To prevent this, give it ample sunlight and less shade.

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

Bloom Season Late winter early spring
Botanical Name Albuca osmynella
Common Name Soldierinthe box
Dormancy Winter
Family Asparagaceae
Flower Color Green
Flower Color Green, white, yellow
Genus Albuca
Growth Habit Bulbous
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 8 10(USDA)
Mature Size 6 12 in. tall
Native Area North America
Plant Type Branched succulent
Propagation By cuttings
Propagation By cuttings, offsets
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant, deer resistance
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Special Features Easy to maintain, grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (bright light)
Toxicity Safe for humans
Toxicity Safe for humans, friendly to doga, friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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08/31/2023
Jonchel P.
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Beautiful

The plant is beautiful. It’s ways we’ll protected during shipping

EK
06/12/2023
Erin K.
United States United States

Osmynella

Good little clump. Can't wait to see it take off

Planet Desert Albuca osmynella Review
JW
02/24/2022
Jj W.

Came in healthy and well thank you!

Came in healthy and well thank you!

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

Nice Little Plant

This little darlin' was still in bloom when I received it and was packed so well that it barely noticed being shipped. Thank you!

FS
09/27/2021
Fred S.
United States United States

Albuca osmynella Review

Advertised as a 3.5 inch pot came in smaller less developed plant. Business made an adjustment for me but I'm very selective and would not have purchased had real dimensions been known.

12/07/2021

Planet Desert

Thank you for the feedback, we will take this into consideration for future listings.

Albuca osmynella

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Albuca Osmynella also goes by the name Slime Lillies. With its origin in South Africa, the plant belongs to the Asparagaceae family and can grow up to a height of 3 to 4 feet. This curly-shaped succulent offers a dormancy of summer.

Growth Rate

The main attraction of Albuca Osmynella is that it is an unusually fast-growing plant. Its growth is so rapid that sometimes, it may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time and may need frequent repotting.

Flowering

Albuca Osmynella blooms and grows between summer to early fall. The branching flowers are yellow.

Watering and Feeding

Since Try the Albuca Osmynella thrives in dry soil, be sure to water only just sparingly. Feed the plant every 1 to 2 months and increase the frequency in the growing season.

Soil

Good soil for slime lilies has a lot of organic matter like perlite and vermiculite. You can also add perlite to a regular store-bought potting soil for drainage purposes.

Hardiness

Albuca Osmynella is not tolerant of cold temperatures and even a list frost of -1° C to -2°C will severely damage the plant. Also, keep in mind its hardiness zone of 8.

Light

The more sun Albuca gets, the curlier leaves it will grow. Give the plant full and bright sunlight to avoid the dropping of leaves. If growing indoors, place the container less than 3 feet away from the window for ample sunlight.

Propagation

Use offsets to propagate the plant quickly. However, not all slime lilies produce offsets, so you may need to rely on seeds to propagate the plant.

Keep in mind that this winter grower drops a lot of leaves during dormancy. To prevent this, give it ample sunlight and less shade.

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

Bloom Season Late winter early spring
Botanical Name Albuca osmynella
Common Name Soldierinthe box
Dormancy Winter
Family Asparagaceae
Flower Color Green
Flower Color Green, white, yellow
Genus Albuca
Growth Habit Bulbous
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 8 10(USDA)
Mature Size 6 12 in. tall
Native Area North America
Plant Type Branched succulent
Propagation By cuttings
Propagation By cuttings, offsets
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant, deer resistance
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Special Features Easy to maintain, grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (bright light)
Toxicity Safe for humans
Toxicity Safe for humans, friendly to doga, friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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JP
08/31/2023
Jonchel P.
United States United States

Beautiful

The plant is beautiful. It’s ways we’ll protected during shipping

EK
06/12/2023
Erin K.
United States United States

Osmynella

Good little clump. Can't wait to see it take off

Planet Desert Albuca osmynella Review
JW
02/24/2022
Jj W.

Came in healthy and well thank you!

Came in healthy and well thank you!

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

Nice Little Plant

This little darlin' was still in bloom when I received it and was packed so well that it barely noticed being shipped. Thank you!

FS
09/27/2021
Fred S.
United States United States

Albuca osmynella Review

Advertised as a 3.5 inch pot came in smaller less developed plant. Business made an adjustment for me but I'm very selective and would not have purchased had real dimensions been known.

12/07/2021

Planet Desert

Thank you for the feedback, we will take this into consideration for future listings.

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