| Life form | Succulent |
| Family | Asphodeloideae |
| Origin and distribution | Most species (about 80) grow in South Africa, several species are found in Yemen and Australia (6 species). Bulbinagot its name because of the special, bulbous tuber, which supplies nutrients are formed, which helps the plant survive in the annual withering away of the ground. |
| Ease of cultivation | Lung |
| The size | Up to 20-70 cm at home. |
| Growth rate | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Temperature | In summer, the optimum content at + 73,4-77 ° F, in winter, when the plant is at rest, it is desirable to maintain a temperature of about + 50-57,2 ° F. |
| Humidity | Prefers dry air, does not need spraying |
| Lighting | A bright light is needed, it is best to place the plant on the south, south-west window, although it can grow both on the east and west side. Winter dormant period can be transferred to a dark place. |
| The soil | Friable shop soil for succulents. You can prepare your own mixture of turf, leaf land, coarse sand, peat. You can add charcoal and brick crumbs. Required drainage. |
| Watering | In summer, water is abundant as the substrate dries out. In winter, moisten rarely: 1-3 times a month. |
| How to fertilize | During growth, once in 1-2 times a month, feed fertilizer for cacti or dilute complex fertilizer. |
| Reproduction | They multiply during transplantation by dividing the bush.Also can be used for breeding or cauline leaf cuttings, which are pre-dried, leaving under the sunlight for several hours. Rooted in peat or sand. |
| Bloom | Flowers pink, yellow |
| Transplant and care | Transplanted in spring every 2-3 years, when the plant becomes cramped in the flowerpot. |
| Difficulties | With excessive watering, leaves and roots can rot. Leaves pale and stretch out when there is a lack of light. The plant can be affected by fungal infections when grown in the cold in conditions of excessive moisture. |
| Beneficial features | Some species (Bulbine natalensis)are aphrodisiacs, at the same time, if swallowed, they have a negative effect on the kidneys and liver. Jelly juice bulbinyshrub (Bulbinefrutescens) comprises anthraquinoneknifolon and mucopolysaccharides and glycoproteins (aloktin) that has medical properties of this type. The action of the juice is similar in properties on aloe (Aloe vera). It is used in the treatment of wounds, burns, relieves pain with insect bites, and is also used in the manufacture of cosmetics for skin care. |
| Toxicity | Leaves of some species are toxic if swallowed. |
