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Stalked Bulbine (Bulbine frutescens)

Bulbine frutescens

Stalked Bulbine (Bulbine frutescens)

Native to southern Africa, Bulbine frutescens is a vigorous, clumping succulent subshrub featuring fleshy, bright green cylindrical foliage. It blooms profusely nearly year-round, bearing star-shaped yellow or orange blossoms with distinctive fluffy stamens on tall, graceful flower spikes. The soothing, gel-filled leaves are widely celebrated for traditional medicinal applications comparable to Aloe vera.

📋 Core Botanical Care Parameters

☀️ Light Requirements

Thrives in full sun to light partial shade. Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to encourage continuous flowering and maintain compact growth.

💧 Watering Frequency

Highly drought-tolerant once established. Follow a strict 'soak and dry' routine, allowing the root zone to dry out entirely between waterings. Reduce frequency during winter.

🏺 Soil Mix

Gritty, free-draining substrate composed of 50% pumice or lava rock, 30% cactus peat, and 20% coarse horticultural sand.

❄️ Cold Tolerance

-5°C (USDA Zone 9a)

🌱 Propagation Method

Easily propagated through division of dense clumps, stem cuttings taken in spring or summer, and seed sowing.

🐾 Pet Safety

This plant is non-toxic to cats and dogs and safe for pet-friendly homes.

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