ASPARAGACEAE

This unusual species originates from South Africa, even as far away as Zimbabwe. It's an atypical genus that has become very popular with hobbyists in recent years, and rightly so. Like other Eriospermum species, they are underground tubers that, during the growing season, send up a simple, complex leaf (or several later in life) to photosynthesize. This is the most well-known species, producing beautiful, simple, slightly hairy leaves that appear to emerge spontaneously from the ground. Sometimes the tuber also sends out a long spike of flowers that looks very special and feels like a reward, in my opinion.

Full sun and water during the growing season when the substrate is almost dry. This species originates from regions with summer rains and tends to stay dry in the winter. This translates to an easy system of watering from spring to autumn and keeping it absolutely dry in the winter.