Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Albuca

Species:

Albuca nana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native to fire-prone fynbos ecosystems. Bulbs resprout after fire, with flowering often stimulated by post-fire conditions.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Germinates best with warm temperatures and moisture during autumn planting. Seeds are relatively easy to germinate without special treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI