{"product_id":"frizzle-sizzle-corkscrew-albuca-albuca-spiralis-frizzle-sizzle","title":"Frizzle Sizzle Corkscrew Albuca - Albuca spiralis 'Frizzle Sizzle'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrizzle Sizzle Corkscrew Albuca (\u003cem\u003eAlbuca spiralis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Frizzle Sizzle') is a small South African succulent, about 20cm tall and 10cm wide, whose slender grassy leaves coil into tight spirals in bright light. In spring it sends up long, slender stems of hanging, bell shaped flowers in green-yellow with a gentle fragrance. It suits pots, rockeries and gardens with mild wet winters and hot dry summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorkscrew foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The smooth grassy leaves curl into tight spirals as the plant grows in bright light, like a head of ringlets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging bell flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Green-yellow bells hang from long, slender stems, and they carry a gentle fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiny and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm by 10cm it fits a small pot, a bowl or a rockery pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn easy rhythm.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows through autumn and winter, flowers, then rests through summer on almost no water, a pattern that suits southern climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 10cm apart in a shallow dish of gritty mix at eye level, where the spirals and the scented flowers can be enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and sunny pockets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it among stones where drainage is sharp and the crown stays above the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits gardens with mild wet winters and hot dry summers, which is the pattern across much of southern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Frizzle Sizzle Corkscrew Albuca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light all day keeps the spirals tight, though a little shade from overhead midday sun helps avoid scorch. Choose a warm spot sheltered from frost and strong winds. It suits Mediterranean and warm temperate climates, and elsewhere it does well in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, sandy, free draining soil in pots or in the garden. Plant it with the crown kept above the soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly while the plant is in leaf, through autumn, winter and into spring, and feed once in spring with an organic liquid fertiliser mixed at half strength. When flowering finishes and the leaves yellow and fade, cut watering to a minimum for the summer rest. It sprouts again in autumn, and watering resumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None is needed. Let the leaves fade naturally during the summer rest. Like many bulbs, treat the plant as toxic if eaten, and keep it away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Frizzle Sizzle Corkscrew Albuca as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The curl develops as the plant grows in bright light, so give it a sunny spot from the first week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is grown for us and is not in constant supply. It shows as sold out whenever our grower has none, and the notify button on the page sends you an email the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eMore succulents to grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculents in Australia: a care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves not curly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpirals need bright light. Move the plant where it gets light all day, with a little shade from the harshest midday sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, the leaves yellow and fade as the plant rests. Reduce watering to a minimum, and resume in autumn when it sprouts again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as toxic. Like many bulbs, it should not be eaten, so keep it where pets and children cannot chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789656195391,"sku":"ALB-SPI-FRIZZL-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/frizzle-sizzle-corkscrew-albuca-albuca-spiralis-frizzle-sizzle.jpg?v=1792193536","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/frizzle-sizzle-corkscrew-albuca-albuca-spiralis-frizzle-sizzle","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}