Shaw's albuca

How to Grow and Care for Shaw's albuca

Shaw's albuca · Albuca shawii

Plant bulbs 8-10cm (3-4in) deep in spring. Any sunny position in a well-drained, fertile soil is suitable. Under glass, grow in containers of John Innes No 2 potting compost with added sharp sand and leafmould. A position in full light is ideal. Water moderately when the bulbs are in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. When dormant, keep bulbs dry

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Planting and Growing Shaw's albuca

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleWater moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingApply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Plant bulbs 8-10cm (3-4in) deep in spring. Any sunny position in a well-drained, fertile soil is suitable. Under glass, grow in containers of John Innes No 2 potting compost with added sharp sand and leafmould. A position in full light is ideal. Water moderately when the bulbs are in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. When dormant, keep bulbs dry

How to Water Shaw's albuca?

Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Shaw's albuca?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Shaw's albuca?

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What Soil Is Best for Shaw's albuca?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Shaw's albuca?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Shaw's albuca?

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

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How to Prune Shaw's albuca?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Shaw's albuca?

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C (55-64F) as soon as ripe or remove offsets when the plant is dormant

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How to Transplant Shaw's albuca?

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How to Care for Shaw's albuca in Winter?

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How to Plant Shaw's albuca?

Plant bulbs 8-10cm (3-4in) deep in spring. Any sunny position in a well-drained, fertile soil is suitable. Under glass, grow in containers of John Innes No 2 potting compost with added sharp sand and leafmould. A position in full light is ideal. Water moderately when the bulbs are in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. When dormant, keep bulbs dry

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How to Repot Shaw's albuca?

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How to Harvest Shaw's albuca?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Shaw's albuca

Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

More General Info About Shaw's albuca

Attributes of Shaw's albuca

Plant typeBulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitMatforming
OriginSouthern Africa, Lesotho

Scientific Classification

Species
Albuca shawii
Genus
Albuca
Family
Asparagaceae
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