Albuca acuminata is a South African geophyte known for its nodding, fragrant, yellow-green flowers with prominent green stripes, emerging from a basal rosette of fleshy l
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Allow soil to dry between waterings
25% intensity
Reduce watering significantly during summer dormancy.
Sandy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 10-20°C during the growing season; tolerates cooler temperatures.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light feeding during growing season
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength only during winter and spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Albuca acuminata sparingly during its active growing season (winter and spring), allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly in summer dormancy, providing just enough to prevent the bulb from completely desiccating. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Pruning for Albuca acuminata is minimal. Remove any dead or yellowing leaves at the base of the plant to maintain tidiness and prevent potential disease.
Deadheading spent flower stalks is also recommended to encourage further blooming and conserve energy.
Albuca acuminata can be propagated from offsets or bulbils that form around the base of the parent bulb. Carefully separate these in the spring during repotting.
Allow the offsets to callous over for a few days before planting them in well-draining soil.
Repot Albuca acuminata every 2-3 years, preferably in spring as new growth appears. Use a very well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend.
Ensure the pot has drainage holes and plant the bulb with the neck slightly exposed.
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Where Albuca Acuminata (Albuca acuminata) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Albuca |
| Species | Albuca acuminata |
Similar in genus Albuca
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