Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during its dormant period in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, which this plant dislikes.
Also known as Giant Squill · Leopard Tails?
Drimiopsis botryoides, a South African native, is an attractive bulbous perennial with strap-like, spotted leaves and delicate, white, bell-shaped flowers in racemes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct morning sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light
25% intensity
Feed during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
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 thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during its dormant period in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, which this plant dislikes.
Pruning is generally not required for Drimiopsis botryoides. Remove any dead or yellowing leaves as they appear to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent potential disease.
This helps direct energy to healthy foliage and bulb development.
Propagate by offsets, which are small bulbils that grow around the base of the parent plant. Carefully separate these offsets during repotting and plant them in their own pots.
They will establish roots and grow into new plants.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the pot becomes crowded with offsets. Choose a well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring before new growth begins. This allows the plant to establish in fresh soil.
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Where Drimiopsis Botryoides (Drimiopsis botryoides) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Drimiopsis |
| Species | Drimiopsis botryoides |
Similar in genus Drimiopsis
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