Water
Water moderately during the growing season (spring and autumn), ensuring the soil dries out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant summer period and winter.
Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to bulb rot.
Babiana lineolata, the Narrow Bobbejaantjie, is a small cormous geophyte native to South Africa, displaying striking blue-purple flowers in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for best flowering.
Moderate during growth, reduced during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid wet feet.
Sandy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate to warm
50% intensity
Prefers mild temperatures during the growing season. Protect from frost.
Moderate during growth
50% intensity
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer diluted during spring and autumn.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season (spring and autumn), ensuring the soil dries out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant summer period and winter.
Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stalks and yellowing foliage as it appears to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent disease. Pruning is minimal; focus on removing dead or damaged material after the growing season.
Propagate by offsets, which are small bulbs that form around the parent bulb. Separate these during repotting in late summer or early autumn and plant them individually. Seed propagation is also possible but slower.
Repot every 2-3 years in late summer or early autumn as the bulbs are emerging from dormancy. Use a well-draining potting mix, ideally sandy and gritty, with a bit of compost. Ensure pots have drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Narrow Bobbejaantjie (Babiana lineolata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Babiana |
| Species | Babiana lineolata |
Similar in genus Babiana
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