An Albuca Spiralis blooms beautifully. But it is valued for its leaves. These spiral like corkscrews. We always want to see them lush green. But one day they turn brown. What's going on?
Why does my Albuca Spiralis have brown leaves?
Brown leaves on an Albuca spiralis are usually not a sign of disease or pests, but a natural process after flowering. The plant draws its energy back into the bulb, causing the leaves to turn yellow and then brown. Allow them to dry and then remove them.
A sign of illness?
Don't worry, you probably haven't done anything wrong when caring for Albuca spiralis. Brown leaves are only unavoidable if the onion plant is completely neglected.
Diseases and pests are also rarely the cause of brown leaves, although this can occasionally happen. Therefore, it doesn't hurt to examine the plant in this regard
Brown coloring is “normal”
Albuca spiralis is a bulbous plant. After flowering, it draws its energy back into the bulb:
- After the end of the flowering period, a rest phase begins
- this is the case around March or April
- for unaccustomed plants also at other times
- the leaves first turn yellow, then brown
- Let the leaves stand until they are dry
- only then remove and dispose of
Tip
Until the leaves are completely dry, the plant can be moved to a less conspicuous location. However, remember that it is poisonous and should be kept out of reach of small children and pets.
