These are amazing plants, with extraordinary growthpatterns. They are a gorgeous, rich green, and can grow into very unusual shapes and formations. Its important to be aware that these plants are hard to grow, and if you are relatively new to plant care, they may not be the best option for you. They are pretty expensive and often prove easy to kill. Most people grow Trachyandra Tortilis / Albuca Namaquensis indoors, because it is a succulent and needs stable, warm temperatures. If the temperatures in your local area tend to range between 41 and 59 degrees F, you can take the plant outdoors, but you will need to bring it in again if the temperature rises or drops.

You should not leave your Trachyandra Tortilis / Albuca Namaquensis s outside overnight until you have hardened it off. This involves placing it outside for a few hours on warm days. Choose a sheltered spot where it will not get battered by the wind or burned by the sun.

You will need to do this for several weeks before you start leaving it out overnight. This gives the plant the chance to adjust to outdoor temperatures and build up its resistance to the harsher elements outside.

Do not leave your Trachyandra Tortilis / Albuca Namaquensis anywhere that it will get direct sunlight. This will burn its delicate leaves and ruin your plant. When it is outdoors, it must be shaded by other plants or by an artificial cover that lets some light through, but blocks the brunt of the suns rays.

Contains 5 seeds.