Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Allow excess water to drain away completely. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering frequency during the cooler, dormant winter months.
Ledebouria sudanica is a striking succulent native to East Africa, known for its attractive, patterned foliage and small, bell-shaped flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-draining soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and extreme cold.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
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 to the touch. Allow excess water to drain away completely. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering frequency during the cooler, dormant winter months.
Pruning is generally not required for Ledebouria sudanica. Remove any dead or damaged leaves as they appear to maintain the plant's aesthetic appeal and health.
This can be done with clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears at any time.
Easily propagated from offsets or bulbils which form around the base of the parent plant. Gently separate these from the mother plant and pot them in well-draining soil.
They will root readily under warm, humid conditions.
Repot your Ledebouria sudanica every 2-3 years, or when it outgrows its current container. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one.
Repotting is best done in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Ledebouria Sudanica (Ledebouria sudanica)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ledebouria |
| Species | Ledebouria sudanica |
Similar in genus Ledebouria
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