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Silver Squill, Leopard Plant, Silver Leopard
Ledebouria
Growing Instructions
An easy to grow, bulbous succulent that has dark green leopard spots all along its greygreen,
thick, glossy leaves. I have been unable to get an identification of the exact
species of Ledebouria this is, but it is a lovely plant, nonetheless! I see that most
Ledebouria have a bulb that grows ABOVE GROUND, however mine have always been
grown below the soil line.
These make great house or container plants which will multiply quickly to fill your
container to overflowing with very little care! I grow mine in full shade and the
wonderful colors and patterns on the leaves will add interest to any corner of your house
or patio all year long.
These are tender tropicals, so don't allow them to get too cold (I keep mine above
40°F). Beyond that, they require very little - water them once in a while and provide
good drainage in their container and they'll amaze you with how fast they can multiply
and fill your container to overflowing!
These plants are extremely drought tolerant, and if necessary can go without water for
long periods of time
Planting / Growing Instructions:
Unless you live in the warmest zones (10 or warmer), you’ll need to keep your plant as a
container/house plant. Use well draining, sandy soil in your container (I suggest using
an orchid or cactus mix but NOT regular potting soil – it stays too wet) and make you’re
your container has EXCELLENT DRAINAGE (terra cotta pots are excellent for these plants
as they drain well and allow moisture to evaporate through the pot itself).
Plant your bulbs below the soil line so that just the leaves and a small part of the top of
the bulb is above ground.
After giving it a good drink when you first plant it, water only about once a week or
when the soil is dry. The plant tends to multiply quickly and fill its entire container
making it difficult to check for watering. If you can't water by feeling the soil... use the
weight method. Check your plants weight weekly. When it feels fairly light or is just
beginning to wilt... it's time to water. The bulbs of this plant stores water... so you may
not need to water your plant but every 2 weeks. Feed every couple of months with a
liquid houseplant fertilizer.
These can be placed in low light... but I grow mine in bright indirect light for optimum
growth. Propagate by dividing the plant.
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