Bowiea volubilis (Climbing Onion) Succulents A rare species

A rare species

Each plant consists of a small cluster of several leaves

with short thorns and large

They have a peculiar way of growing in the loose sands with only the tips showing and so allowing light to penetrate the leaves while protecting the leaf body underground

Bowiea volubilis (Climbing Onion) Succulents A rare speciesA rare species, in culture and in habitat, which is quite unique. It forms large, green bulbs on the soil surface, which can reach a diameter of 20 cm. The bulbs produce a fine network of climbing stems during summer, which die down during winter. They occur in the moister eastern regions of SA, can handle ample watering during summer. Best grown with the bulbs in shade, allowing the stems to climb into sunnier areas. Plants are seed grown, the bulbs