{"product_id":"corkscrew-albuca-fizzle-sizzle","title":"Corkscrew Albuca - Fizzle Sizzle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlbuca Spiralis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Frizzle Sizzle, Corkscrew Albuca, Spiral Leaved Albuca, Slime lily, Helicopter Plant, Curfly Albuca\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Fascination Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFantastic Spiral foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelatively Easy Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous to South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurious Collectors Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #18800b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Corkscrew Albuca is a funky addition to any indoor plant collection. Adored for its darling spiralling leaves, that look like a tuft of bright green curls. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbuca are indigenous to South Africa, especially to the Northern and Western Cape. Their natural environment is not known for consistent rainfall, and this makes them \u003cspan style=\"color: #1a840c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehighly drought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Fantastic for those looking for something \u003cspan style=\"color: #1a830d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erelatively low maintenance and different.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to note that the Albuca\u003cspan style=\"color: #1c840f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is usually dormant during the Summer months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whereby they will need little to no water and should be planted in very loose soil for aiding in extra drainage and fast-drying, though as Winter heads on round, the Albuca will start to shoot its adorable tiny leaves. This will be the sign that your plant will now need more regular watering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to light, the Corkscrew Albuca \u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7c0e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprefers to be in some direct sunlight to partial shade, and avoid all-day direct sun, which will lead to scorching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This will encourage the plant to bloom during late Winter to early Spring. Their blooms are yellow to green in colour and sweetly fragranced, bobbing above the foliage like a tiny Helicopter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Corkscrew Albuca is a fantastic option for those bright sunny positions where many tropical plants will struggle, or make wonderful additions to a windowsill or patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our  \u003cspan style=\"color: #1f8313;\"\u003eWaterwise\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan style=\"color: #1b830f;\"\u003eEasy Care Plant\u003c\/span\u003e Collections, for more delightful Plant Options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTYLING TIPS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTry these styling tips to allow your Corkscrew Albuca to shine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider Potting in a Traditional \u003cspan style=\"color: #1d8610;\"\u003e13cm Terracotta Pot\u003c\/span\u003e for something Classical. Besides Terracotta will help your plant dry quickly, an ultimate must.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a Contemporary \u003cspan style=\"color: #1b890d;\"\u003e13cm Ceramic Planter\u003c\/span\u003e for something Sleek.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for something extra quirky? Try one of our beautiful \u003cspan style=\"color: #128703;\"\u003e13cm Boob Planters.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFollow these care tips to keep your Albuca happy and healthy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is best to err on the drier side when watering. These plants are highly waterwise. A sign that you are watering too often is when the foliage becomes dead straight and does not curl. Underwatering will result in the plant going dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place in a very bright shade with a few hours of direct sunlight, however, avoid the midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average room humidity is fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed during the growing season of Winter with a quarter strength \u003cspan style=\"color: #159005;\"\u003eliquid fertiliser.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePlease note: Albuca are not considered toxic, but to keep them looking good, keep them out of reach of pets and curious children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantify - Urban Plantery","offers":[{"title":"12cm Nursery Pot","offer_id":58723499114870,"sku":"sxa1789462285744","price":16.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7380\/9014\/files\/corkscrew-albuca---fizzle-sizzle_1.jpg?v=1789462290","url":"https:\/\/www.littleporchgoods.shop\/products\/corkscrew-albuca-fizzle-sizzle","provider":"agniyt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}