Albuca Spiralis, Frizzle Sizzle, Corkscrew Albuca: Albuca 'Frizzle Sizzle' grows from an underground bulb. Grown in full sun and allow the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. There are no pest or disease problems with 'Frizzle Sizzle' so it makes an ideal houseplant that is unique and eye-catching. It sends up a flower stalk in spring which causes the tips of the leaves to brown. This is natural. If you don't want this to happen, remove the flower. In summer it will go into dormancy and lose all its leaves. Don't worry - it will leaf out again in winter.
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Zone: 8 - 10
- Light Requirements: sun
- Blooms: April - June
- Flower Color: Yellow fragrant
- Foliage: Green curly spirals
- Height: 6.00 in - 8.00 in
- Height on Delivery: 3.00 in - 5.00 in
- Spread: 4.00 in - 6.00 in
- Use: houseplants, plants, succulents
- Care: Growers should be aware that this plant typically will undergo a dormancy, so do not give up on it when it loses leaves. Grow this unusual plant in full sun. There are no pest or disease problems with 'Frizzle Sizzle', so it serves as an ideal houseplant that is unique and eye-catching. In cool weather, when this plant is growing actively, watering this plant regulary enough to keep the soil evenly moist will be key. During the dormant period when the plant is resting before sending up new spirals, reducing your watering to once every two weeks or so will be important. Excellent drainage is key to growing Albuca. Soil should dry out a little between waterings, but not too much. Good drainage and good sunlight allow the foliage to remain curlier. Uses less water during summer dormancy. It will start growing again in fall and grows all winter.
- Note: Any accessories pictured are not included, for illustrative purposes only.
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