🌱 Boophone disticha — The Dramatic Poison Bulb
Category: Bulbous Plant / Geophyte
Origin: Southern Africa
Delivery: Ships bare root with care guide
Description:
Boophone disticha is a spectacular bulb forming dramatic fan-shaped leaves. It has been used traditionally in Africa but today is grown as an ornamental rarity. Produces large, spherical pink flower heads when mature.
Key Features:
✔️ Large bulb with dramatic foliage fan
✔️ Pink flower umbels
✔️ Iconic geophytic plant for collectors
Care Guide (Indian Climate Adaptation):
☀️ Light: Full sun to bright light.
💧 Water: Water in growth season; keep dry in dormancy.
🌡️ Temp: 12–28°C, protect from excess rain.
🌱 Soil: Gritty, sandy bulb mix.
💤 Dormancy: Summer dormant; no water.
📦 Shipping: Ships bare root with care sheet.
🔖 Ideal For: Bulb enthusiasts, exotic collectors, geophyte growers.
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