Boophane disticha Mesemb especially during the heat of

especially during the heat of summer

Last image shows a mature plant that has been raised to show the caudex/roots

This variety

somewhat lumpy shaped with curved spines

Boophane disticha Mesemb especially during the heat ofBoophane disticha An attractive succulent bulb from South Africa long wavy blue green leaves. The are smooth. The stronger the light the more wavy the leaves will be. The bulb will eventually become huge. It is said to be the largest bulb of any plant and can be a foot or more in diameter when mature! Flowers are white to pink and produced in the late summer or early fall. Easy to grow. It is a winter grower, which means it will grow from fall to