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Albuca caudatum
Ideally place in full sun, but it will also tolerate partial shade.
Water a few days after the substrate has dried out. However, only water during the growing season.
It can withstand temperatures as low as -6.7 °C for short periods. However, the plant is not frost-resistant.
Give it plenty of light and very airy substrate. Water sparingly and always allow the soil to dry out well between waterings.
Albuca caudatum is a bulbous plant native to southern Africa, grown mainly for its unusual appearance and prominent, partially exposed bulb. It belongs to the less commonly cultivated members of the genus Albuca.
The plant forms a robust bulb that often protrudes above the surface of the substrate, producing only a few leaves. The leaves are green, relatively broad, smooth, and strap-shaped. They appear firm and fleshy, without the pronounced twisting typical of some other Albuca species. Growth is calm and rather slow.
The inflorescence appears during the active growth period and bears small flowers typical of the genus Albuca, usually in greenish-yellow tones.
Albuca caudatum requires a very well-draining substrate and a bright position. Watering should follow the plant’s growth cycle—regular during active growth and significantly reduced during dormancy, when the leaves dry out. It is an interesting bulbous plant for growers looking for an unusual species with a striking bulb and a simple, clean appearance.