How to tend a Bowiea volubilis

Also known as: Ophiobostryx volubilis (Harv. ex Hook.f.) Skeels, Schizobasopsis volubilis (Harv. ex Hook.f.) J.F.Macbr., Bowiea kilimandscharica Mildbr., Bowiea volubilis subsp. volubilis , Schizobasopsis kilimandscharica (Mildbr.) Barschus, Bowiea volubilis Harv. ex T.Moore & Mast.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil surface is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Enjoy bright sunlight, avoid strong sunlight

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove flower stem, diseased and rotten leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Africa
Category
Liliaceae, Bowiea
Size
Diameter≥10cm
Blooming period
Succulent plants, sometimes flowers with a short period time
Flower colors
Succulent stem light green
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