Bowiea volubilis
CLIMBING ONION, CLIMBING POTATO
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen twining climber or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Ophiobostryx volubilis, Schizobasopsis volubilis

Other Common Names: Zulu Potato, Sea Onion

 
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Bowiea volubilis
CLIMBING ONION, CLIMBING POTATO
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen twining climber or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Bark & Stems: bottle stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, trellis

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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