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Bowiea volubilis Seeds (Poisonous Plant) RARE Plant Seeds

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Condition
New
Location
South Africa
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Product code
Bowiea volubilis 15
Bob Shop ID
3361829

 

Bowiea volubilis Seeds

Common Name: Climbing Onion

The Bowiea volubilis is an interesting plant (although not quite beautiful). The bulb is pale green and grows half buried in the soil. Each year it develops new branched stems that somewhat make it look like an elongated asparagus. There are no leaves except for a small quantity of scales that drop rapidly. Soon, a lot of greenish flowers are produced followed by seeds.

Frost Tolerance: Keep above 50 F (10C)

Heat Tolerance: Protect from heat in summer in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun, keep bulb shaded

Origin: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania

Growth Habits: Perennial bulb, The bulb can reach 10 inches (25 cm), the stem can reach 8 feet (2.5 m)

Watering Needs: Stop gradually watering when the stalk dries out after blooming, in summer. Start watering when the stalk starts growing again in the fall.

Poisonous Part

Entire plant

Symptoms
 
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping, slow pulse. Contact with bulb can cause irritation of wet skin.
Toxic Principle
 
Cardiac glycosides.
 
 You are bidding on a packet containing 15 Seeds

We will supply you with all the germination instructions.

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Customer ratings: 1 ratings

You can't go wrong buying from this efficient seller. He is fast with delivery, communication and details on how to grow your seeds into healthy plants. I am extremely impressed with this sellers high calibre service and can see why he has such good ratings on BoB. Come on guys, if I can grow such a wide variety of plants from seed, you can do the same... with all the help this seller offers... FOR FREE!!! Thanks for my loyalty gifts! You're the best!!
09 Mar 2007