Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Albuca

Species:

Albuca riebeekkasteelberganula

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:

Like many South African bulbs, resprouts from underground bulb after fire. Benefits from periodic fire clearing vegetation in fynbos habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with autumn moisture in Mediterranean climate conditions. Sow fresh seed in well-drained medium.

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