Astroloba spiralis is native to South Africa and belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. This succulent grows compact with upright stems densely covered in fleshy pointed leaves with smooth surfaces.
Growth Rate
As the plant matures expect it to reach up to 15 cm (6″) in diameter and around 20 cm (8″) tall.
Flowering
When the plant produces flowers expect them to be white and wrinkled appearing in autumn.
Watering
Water evenly and generously in the summer, letting the soil media dry out between waterings. In the winter, reduce watering to every other month. Never allow water to collect in the rosette.
Soil
This succulent thrives in well-drained soil.
Hardiness
This variety of succulents belongs to the hardiness zone of 10b to 11b and has a frost tolerance of 1.7° C (35° F).
Light
Astrolobas are at their best when provided with some protection from full sun.
Propagation
Best propagated by cuttings, leaves, offsets or seeds.
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Astroloba spiralis is native to South Africa and belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. This succulent grows compact with upright stems densely covered in fleshy pointed leaves with smooth surfaces.
Growth Rate
As the plant matures expect it to reach up to 15 cm (6″) in diameter and around 20 cm (8″) tall.
Flowering
When the plant produces flowers expect them to be white and wrinkled appearing in autumn.
Watering
Water evenly and generously in the summer, letting the soil media dry out between waterings. In the winter, reduce watering to every other month. Never allow water to collect in the rosette.
Soil
This succulent thrives in well-drained soil.
Hardiness
This variety of succulents belongs to the hardiness zone of 10b to 11b and has a frost tolerance of 1.7° C (35° F).
Light
Astrolobas are at their best when provided with some protection from full sun.
Propagation
Best propagated by cuttings, leaves, offsets or seeds.
