Drimia loedolffiae

Origin: Kei River, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. A rare species of cliff-dwelling Drimia discovered by van Jaarsveld and van Wyk along the Kei River in 2006. It has cylindrical succulent leaves from epigeous bulbs that forms tight clusters. Plant Size: Well established plant grown in a 7 cm pot. The plant in the photo is of the plant for sale.

Caring for your Drimia

• Pot: Drimia is well suited to pot culture, especially a hanging basket. A smaller pot is ideal. Many species will do well in the garden and rockery too.

• Soil: The plants prefer a well-drained sandy soil with some organic matter.

• Light: The plants prefer to grow in bright light conditions and can tolerate full sun. They will grow in shadier conditions too.

• Water: Even though most species are drought hardy, they do enjoy regular watering (weekly or every second week), reduced  or stopped during winter.