Bowiea volubilis
Bowiea volubilis is a cool oddity with an onion-like bulb that sits on top of the soil and grows lacy climbing stems.
Bowiea volubilis is a cool oddity called climbing onion that sits like an onion bulb on top of the soil all winter and then, in early spring, begins to grow a twining stem of lacy leaves that will climb or scramble up nearby plants or supports. An easy to grow houseplant or greenhouse plant that thrives on neglect. Foliage will begin to turn yellow in fall. Stop watering at this time until you see new growth in the spring.
Common Name: Climbing Onion - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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