Shaw's albuca

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A deciduous species with very narrow, fleshy, slightly sticky leaves and slender, erect flower stems, to 30cm, bearing many nodding, yellow flowers with green stripes for quite a long season in summer. Flowers are almond-scented, and foliage slightly aromatic

Scientific classification

Species: Shaw's albuca (Albuca shawii)
Genus: Albuca
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0-0.1 metre
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Matforming
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Shaw's albuca

Distribution map

Southern Africa, Lesotho

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Shaw's albuca

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Shaw's albuca care guide

Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

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

Growing

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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