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Climbing Onion (Bowiea volubilis)

Climbing Onion (Bowiea volubilis)

$18.95
SKU: R1878-2

2.5" Pot Size

This one truly thrives on neglect. A member of the lily family from South Africa, it’s an old favorite that’s easy-to-grow and puts on a fanciful display. In late winter, vining stems emerge from the bulb, or “onion.” With great vigor and determination, they grow up any nearby support. As they mature, dense lacy branches form and give a full appearance. When fall arrives, the growth dies back and the Climbing Onion goes into a period of dormancy.

What you will Receive

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Sun Requirements
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun
Hardiness Zone
  • 10
Plant Type
  • Easy Grower
Plant Care

Customer Reviews

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Rene
Impecable

Wow! I received two little small bulbs in the 2 inch pot. First time ordering from Logees.
Package was secured with no damage.

I must say though always inspect soil when receiving new plants. I found a little bug on this plant.

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Jacqueline
We love our climbing onion from Logees!

A friend of my boyfriend and me introduced us to Logees Greenhouse when we were attending Nichols college in 2008. We used to love taking a drive there and walking around the greenhouses and viewing their unique plants like the giant Alocasia, lemon trees, and brugmansia. On one of our trips, we each picked something out and potted it up on the bench by the register. I picked a stacked crassula, and my bf picked a climbing onion. Both are still alive and well, twelve years later! They've been moved from dorms to multiple apartments, left neglected and cold- sometimes unwatered for months on end. They truly thrive on neglect!

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JEANNE
Unusual and Fun

I had a climbing onion many years ago. It was amazing - great grower till my parrot made lunch out of the bulb. I purchased one earlier this winter. I had been searching to find this plant again. It's growing quickly and has a nice form. I would think this would be a great gift for a young person who appreciates something a bit different. It's on my kitchen sill and it seems happy there. :)

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