Nelson's slime lily

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A tall, bulbous perennial with narrow, fleshy leaves up to 1.2m long, and stout, erect flower stems, to 1.5m tall, bearing many upright, green and white flowers in late spring and early summer

Scientific classification

Species: Nelson's slime lily (Albuca nelsonii)
Genus: Albuca
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Nelson's slime lily

Distribution map

South Africa

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Nelson's slime lily

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Nelson's slime lily care guide

Water moderately, keeping soil slightly moist during growth; reduce in winter dormancy.
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water moderately, keeping soil slightly moist during growth; reduce in winter dormancy.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate from seed (indoors) sown as soon as ripe, or remove offsets when dormant

Growing

Grows best under glass 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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