Frizzle Sizzle, Albuca Spiralis
Botanical Name: Albuca spiralis
Previous Botanical Names: Ornithogalum circinatum, Falconera spiralis, Ornithogalum volutare
Common Names: Corkscrew Albuca, Frizzle Sizzle, Spiral-leaved Albuca, Spiral Albuca, Slime Lily, Helicopter Plant, Curly Albuca, Sticky Corkscrew Lily, Spiral Grass
About
Full of whimsy, this petite stunner brings a truly unique shape to your plant collection. Each stem shoots vertically out of its base and corkscrews out to the tip so that the entire plant appears spring loaded for fun.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers to dry out. Tolerates drought. Will not tolerate excessive watering and can succumb to rot easily.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a well draining soil mix that doesn’t retain much water. Sand, pumice, and perlite are key components. This combination ensures stability, access to water when they need it, and consistent access to oxygen.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
