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Nelson’s Slime Lily (Albuca nelsonii) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Nelson’s Slime Lily

(Albuca nelsonii)

Nelson’s Slime Lily (Albuca nelsonii)

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Climate Requirements for Gulfport, Mississippi

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 18" - 59" 64" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 71°F - 89°F 91°F Your summers may be too hot for this plant. Too hot
• Low Temp. 26°F - 52°F 42°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Albuca nelsonii, commonly known as Nelson’s Slime Lily, is an evergreen perennial bulb native to the grasslands and rocky outcrops of Eastern South Africa, extending to KwaZulu-Natal. It typically grows to a height and width of 2-4 feet (0.6-1.2 meters). The plant features a rosette of long, slender leaves and produces a tall flower spike bearing greenish-white, nodding flowers with a pleasant fragrance during the winter and spring months. The flowers are particularly showy due to their unique shape and contrasting dark markings.

Nelson’s Slime Lily is valued for its striking flowers and architectural foliage, making it an attractive addition to rock gardens, borders, and as a container plant. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal watering once established, and is tolerant of a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is adaptable to various light conditions. Gardeners should be aware that the plant may require protection from frost in colder climates.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Bulb
  • Height: 2-4 feet
  • Width: 2-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Green, White
  • Flowering Season: Winter, Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Grasslands and rocky outcrops

Other Names

Common Names: Candelabrum Lily, Natal Albuca, Slymstok, Intelezi, Umaphipha-Intelezi

Scientific Names: Albuca nelsonii, Ornithogalum nelsonii

GBIF Accepted Name: Albuca nelsonii N.E.Br.