Albuca spiralis Frizzle Sizzle

If you are in search of an unusual succulent that will give your window sill an overall eye-catching effect and enjoyment, then you should consider getting yourself a Frizzle Sizzle!

Native to South Africa, Albuca spiralis or also known as Frizzle Sizzle, is a bulb succulent that can grow up to 8-inches tall. This plant is known for its long and narrow but attractive, dark green corkscrew leaves. Each leaf has glandular hairs, making it feel a bit sticky when touched. And from late Winter to Spring, 10 to 20 large, yellow-green flowers with a strong vanilla fragrance can emerge on each spike.

These plants always go dormant in summer - it’s a common survival tactic for African species, particularly bulbs. 

They need very bright light, similar to a succulent. When they’re growing, you’ll want to water them regularly, likely on a similar schedule as your eccheverias or other soft succulents. If you’re not sure that the soil has dried enough, wait – these are plants that grow in the deserts of South Africa, and they store plenty of extra water in their bulbs.