Albuca juncifolia
Scientific name
30 cm tall plant with quill-like leaves and a drooping yellow flower. Looks best in rocky or sloped areas.Can be grown from seed but must be sown within 6 months of harvesting takes 3 years to flower. Sow in Autumn and keep warm, moist and in moderate light.
Easiest grown from offset (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/albuca/caring-for-albuca-plants.htm)
| Nursery | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 147 Milford | 50 |
| Camilla Cul-de-sac | 30 |
| Campground Nursery | 30 |
| Fynbos Phil's Nursery | 30 |
| Gaby's nursery | 30 |
| Mother Nursery | 144 |
| Total | 314 |
This table below shows how many plants we are trying to obtain for this species.
| Site | Area | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Site #62 | Newlands | 200 |
| Site #67 | Rondebosch | 50 |
| Site #68 | Rondebosch | 100 |
| Site #69 | Rondebosch | 100 |
| Site #70 | Rondebosch | 30 |
| Site #65 | Rondebosch | 20 |
| Site #71 | Rondebosch | 50 |
| Site #72 | Rondebosch | 50 |
| Total | 600 | |
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.
Easy to grow
It provides food for:
Southern double-collared sunbird
Albuca juncifolia is indigenous to: Cape Flats Sand Fynbos
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