Albuca Polyphylla
Albuca 'Augrabies Hills'
Albuca 'Augrabies Hills' has thin, glabrous leaves, somewhat fleshy in texture and narrowly channeled. The inflorescence is about 20cm tall with a glaucous peduncle. Each inflorescence holds 3-5 flowers. The bulbs of this species are raised above ground and the flowers bloom when leaves are present.
Contributed by @hayhay11
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Full sun to partial shade
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Frequent watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Albuca 'Augrabies Hills'
Latin name
Albuca Polyphylla
type
Bulb
family
Asparagaceae
ph
7.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Frequent watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.20 M
0.30 M
Albuca Polyphylla
Albuca 'Augrabies Hills' has thin, glabrous leaves, somewhat fleshy in texture and narrowly channeled. The inflorescence is about 20cm tall with a glaucous peduncle. Each inflorescence holds 3-5 flowers. The bulbs of this species are raised above ground and the flowers bloom when leaves are present.
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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