How to Grow and Care for Bowiea

Bowiea thrives with minimal effort and is well-suited for indoor cultivation. Special care points include ensuring that it receives bright, indirect light and maintaining well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Additionally, bowiea benefits from moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to mimic its natural, drought-tolerant conditions.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Bowiea

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones	7

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Types of Bowiea

Climbing onion

Climbing onion (Bowiea volubilis) is a long-lived bulbous plant native to South Africa and eastern Africa. The climbing onion grows in vegetated river valleys and mountainous regions in the wild. This species is valued as a houseplant for its odd shape. For optimal growth, the soil should be visually dry between watering.

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