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Albuca humilis (Albuca humilis)

Albuca humilis is a small, bulbous perennial native to South Africa, known for its star-shaped, fragrant flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in summer.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix, with good aeration.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 10-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Needs at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in summer.

Water moderately during growth, sparingly during dormancy.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix, with good aeration.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 10-25°C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Use diluted balanced liquid fertilizer; avoid in summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.2 m

Spread

0.15-0.25 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Strap-like

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

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Synonyms
Ornithogalum humile (Baker) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyAsparagaceae
  • genusAlbuca
  • speciesAlbuca humilis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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