Bowiea volubilis
Green bulb that sits above the soil and sends up a twining, leafless climbing stem.
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This specimen requires documentation or a delivery arrangement that we confirm individually before sale.
Enquire about this plantBowiea volubilis grows a large green bulb on the soil surface with a branching, twining green stem that photosynthesises in place of leaves.
Available by enquiry. This is a protected South African species. Sale and transport may require provincial permits, which we confirm individually before any sale. Please use the enquiry button to ask about availability.
| Botanical name | Bowiea volubilis |
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| Common name | Climbing onion |
| Supplied as | Established in pot |
| Photos | Representative of the batch — individual plants vary |
| Light | Bright light to full sun; give some shade from the harshest midday sun in summer. |
| Watering | Water when the mix has dried out while the plant is growing (autumn to spring). Keep almost dry during the summer rest. |
| Temperature | Avoid frost. Grows in cool weather but dislikes being cold and wet at the same time. |
| Growth cycle & dormancy | Winter grower. Rests through the hot summer months. |
| Substrate | Very free-draining mineral mix. |
| Species | Bowiea volubilis |
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