Ledebouria socialis is a small evergreen perennial bulbs in thick clusters that survive drought as effectively as any succulent. It has fleshy, stalkless, broadly lance-shaped, pointed leaves 5-10cm (2-4 inch) long. Leaf upper surfaces are silvery blotched and banded with olive green and the undersides are deep violet. Dense clusters of tiny, green flowers edged with white are produced in spring on flower stalks 8-15cm (3-6 inch) long. The bulb is small, epigeal (exposed), about 1cm (0.4 inch) in diameter, purplish in colour with a transparent tunic.
How to Grow and Care
Ledebouria socialis is often cultivated as houseplant and grows well with minimal care. They do have a winter rest period, but their leaves remain decorative throughout the year.
Light: Ledebouria socialis require bright light with three to four hours a day of direct sunlight.
Temperature: During the active growth period, normal room temperatures are suitable for Ledebouria socialis plants. During the rest period keep them at 10-15°C (50-59°F), if possible.
Watering: During the active growing period water them moderately, allowing the top centimetre (0.4 inch) or so of the potting mixture to dry out before watering again. During the rest period water these plants only enough to prevent the mixture from drying out.
Origin: Ledebouria socialis It is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Hardiness: Hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Feeding: Apply liquid fertiliser to Ledebouria socialis once a month during the active growing period.
Propagation: To propagate Ledebouria socialis break bulbs away from clumps after the flowers have faded (normally in late spring) and pot them up as recommended above on Potting and repotting section.
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- Scientific Name: Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop
- Common Names: Silver Squill, Wood Hyacinth, Bluebell, South African Scilla, Leopard Lily, Violet Squill
- Synonyms: Ledebouria violacea, Scilla paucifolia, Scilla socialis, Scilla violacea
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Subfamily: Scilloideae
- Tribe: Hyacintheae
- Subtribe: Massoniinae
- Genus: Ledebouria
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How to Grow and Care
Ledebouria socialis is often cultivated as houseplant and grows well with minimal care. They do have a winter rest period, but their leaves remain decorative throughout the year.
Light: Ledebouria socialis require bright light with three to four hours a day of direct sunlight.
Temperature: During the active growth period, normal room temperatures are suitable for Ledebouria socialis plants. During the rest period keep them at 10-15°C (50-59°F), if possible.
Watering: During the active growing period water them moderately, allowing the top centimetre (0.4 inch) or so of the potting mixture to dry out before watering again. During the rest period water these plants only enough to prevent the mixture from drying out.
Origin: Ledebouria socialis It is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Hardiness: Hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Feeding: Apply liquid fertiliser to Ledebouria socialis once a month during the active growing period.
Propagation: To propagate Ledebouria socialis break bulbs away from clumps after the flowers have faded (normally in late spring) and pot them up as recommended above on Potting and repotting section.
- ALSO READ some more info HOW TO GROW AND CARE SILVER SQUILL
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