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