Albuca

Slime lilies are a large genus of about 70 species, although the genus is currently under revision and could prove to be a few more once the work is complete.  Albuca are hardy, drought resistant and easy to grow. The summer growing evergreen species enjoy some humus in the soil medium and light shade. Winter growing species enjoy a good dose of sun in a well-drained sandy soil and should not be overwatered. Most species do well in pots although larger species like A.nelsonii are more prolific in the garden.

Name	Albuca roggersiae
Common name	Kologha albuca
African name
D/E	evergreen
Rainfall	summer
Height	60cm
Light requirements	fs
Flowers	November
Medicinal uses

Name	Albuca setosa
Common name	Small white albuca
African name	ingcino (Z)
D/E	deciduous
Rainfall	summer
Height	35cm
Light requirements	fs
Flowers	January
Medicinal uses	Used in ritual cleansing and as a protective charm against lightning, also to end quarrels between enemies.

Name	Albuca stutterheim (being named)
Common name	Stutterheim albuca
African name
D/E	evergreen
Rainfall	summer
Height	50cm
Light requirements	fs
Flowers	October
Medicinal uses

Name	Albuca tortuosa
Common name	golden albuca
African name
D/E	evergreen
Rainfall	summer
Height	80cm
Light requirements	fs
Flowers	October
Medicinal uses