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Albuca

Origin

The genus *Albuca* belongs to the hyacinth family (Hyacinthaceae). The approximately 100 different species are native to Arabia and Africa, especially South Africa. The genus name is derived from Latin and refers to its similarity to the genus *Amaryllis*.

Appearance

Albuca plants have underground or above-ground bulbs. The green leaves grow from the bulbs, arranged in a rosette and growing straight or arching upwards. The flowers are usually star-shaped, green, white, or yellow. Some species retract their leaves and flowers during their dormant phase in autumn and only sprout new shoots in spring.

Care

Location: An optimal location is bright and not too warm. If it gets too hot, the succulent will retreat into its bulb.
Substrate: In addition to cactus and succulent soil, the substrate should also contain mineral components. It is important that it is well-draining and loose, so that excess water can drain away well and waterlogging cannot occur.
Watering: The succulent should be watered less rather than more, and only watered again when the substrate is dry. The water should always drain well through the drainage hole in the bottom of the pot, or be poured out after a few minutes if there is no drainage hole in the pot.
Fertilizer: During the growing season, the plant can be fertilized once a month with cactus and succulent fertilizer. Succulents do not need to be fertilized during their dormant period.
Summer/Winter: Albucca can spend the summer outdoors after being gradually acclimated to the sun, otherwise sunburn can occur. In the colder months, the Albuca should be brought back indoors. An optimal temperature is around 5°C to 15°C. During this time, fertilizing should be stopped and watering should be infrequent. The bulb is then dormant and will only sprout again in spring.

Popular species

Albuca spiralis 'Frizzle Sizzle': Albuca spiralis 'Frizzle Sizzle' has green, thin and long leaves that stand upright and curl at the ends. Its yellow flowers appear in spring. The succulent can reach a height of approximately 30 cm.

Note: Many varieties of Albuca are poisonous; we cannot guarantee compatibility with animals.

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