Albuca namaquensis syn. Albuca circinata, Ornithogalum namaquense

Ornithogalum namaquense

Albuca namaquensis grows up to 35cm tall with graceful nodding or pendulous flowers in shades of green and pale mustard. Distribution: coastal regions of Eastern Cape, South Africa. During the winter months this plant can be allowed to go dormant and the bulbs stored at cooler temperatures.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Frequent watering
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Ornithogalum namaquense

Latin name

Albuca namaquensis syn. Albuca circinata, Ornithogalum namaquense

type

Bulb

family

Asparagaceae

ph

7.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

Soil

Light and free draining
Water

Frequent watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Ornithogalum namaquense is 0.30meters x 0.35meters

0.30 M 0.35 M

Albuca namaquensis syn. Albuca circinata, Ornithogalum namaquense

Propogation by division

From Late Summer TO Early Autumn

After dead heading and when foliage has died, lift the bulbs. Remove the soil from the bulbs and remove any offsets that appear damaged or diseased. Separate the remaining bulbs and when they are dry, store in a dark well ventilated space. Bulbs can then be replanted in late Autumn.

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Albuca bulbs require sandy, loose soil which drains really well. Place them in full to partial sun to produce their spectacular blooms. They are not frost hardy thus if planted outdoors in areas prone to frost, they will need to be brought in over winter as cold temperatures can damage the bulb. If planting in the greenhouse, use a suffice cactus soil with some peat (a soil that retains water yet drains well).

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