Albuca shawii (Dwarf yellow albuca)

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant 8-10cm deep in spring in fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sharp sand & leafmould in full light. Keep dry in dormancy.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

South Africa, Lesotho

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Contact with the bulb and sap may cause skin irritation. All parts are poisonous if ingested.

Plant care

Pruning

Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.

Propagation methods

Seed, Offsets

Propagation

Tends to produce new plants from bud scales. Remove offsets when dormant. Sow seed at 13-18C when ripe.

Pests

Diseases

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