Albuca 'Frizzle Sizzle'

Albuca spiralis 'Frizzle Sizzle'

Produces spiral leaves which can look like corkscrews and yellow-green scented blooms. Unlike most houseplants, which go through a dormancy period in the autumn and winter, Corkscrew Albucas will spring into life then, producing new curly foliage and a show of beautiful flowers.

Lighting: Provide bright light with 5-7 hours of direct sunshine. South facing window is best.

Watering: Water only when the soil is dry. This plant grows from a bulb so it is crucial not to over water. Use a sandy potting mix for succulents to encourage drainage.

Temperature: Ideal temps are between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tip: Frizzle sizzle plant care is opposite to most plants. In the heat of summer you actually need to water the least. From the beginning of the summer through most of the fall, you want your soil to be barely damp to the touch. Let it dry out between waterings. As the weather shifts to cooler conditions outside, begin watering consistently. Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. However, don’t leave your pot sitting in water. 

Shortly after flowering, its foliage will begin to yellow and die off in the late winter (sometimes early spring). Allow the leaves to shed naturally before placing the potted bulb in a dark location that provides low humidity and temperatures around 12°C (54°F) for a couple of months. Water sparingly every month or so, to ensure the bulb is just surviving. Once foliage starts to re-emerge in the late summer, weakly fertilize the plant using all purpose houseplant food. Increase the watering frequency and relocate the plant to a bright location with little to no direct sunlight so that it can acclimate to the new surroundings. Keep the soil slightly moist, allowing the top third to dry in between watering.