About
A half-hardy, bulbous perennial to 25cm tall, with succulent, lance-shaped, silvery-green foliage with green leapard spots on the top surface, silvery purple underneath. Small green flowers on pink stems appear in spring.
About the genus
A genus of bulbous perennial herbs native to Madagascar, parts of Africa and India with mottled silver and green fleshy lance-shaped foliage and bright pink and green, drooping flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toSouth Africa (E Cape)
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand, planting the bulb so that the neck is above soil level. Position in full light and water freely while in growth, applying a high-potash fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter. Outdoors, grow in freely-draining soil in a sheltered site in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or removing offsets
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free