I had this plant for a while that was given to me in a jardinière with aloes and crassula tetragona (it is a bit messy I know) but I never really paid attention to what it was. Can you tell ?

Possibly Drimiopsis

https://www.google.com/webhp?s...

This is only a guess; could it be a form of Squill?

Looks like Ledebouria socialis.

http://pacificbulbsociety.org/...

My first thought was also Silver Squill (Ledebouria socialis)

Yes definitely a Ledebouria. I grew it when I lived in Maine. It has lovely, small delicate flowers.

But needs more light.

When mine got leggy like that I cut them all back after dividing. Here's a pic after a couple of months.

It's about time to do it again because I can't get them enough light over winter.

Here's mine, just starting to bloom. It needs repotting because the dirt is almost non-existent.

Great photo!!

A confusing bunch with Ledebouria/Drimiopsis/Scilla overlapping/synonymous. A bulb plant, separates easily if overcrowded.

You are right. Mine came labeled Scilla violacea but Ledebouria socialis is the accepted name. I think Drimiopsis is similar/related but a different plant.

eclayne said:When mine got leggy like that I cut them all back after dividing. Here's a pic after a couple of months.

It's about time to do it again because I can't get them enough light over winter.

Thank you all !

I made a place in the sun for them.

Ultimately, I want to separate the three plants and repot them individually. The aloes is very healthy, therefore I do not think it will be a problem. For the crassula, I will just cut and stick the stems in a new pot as I usually do.

Though, this ledebouria intrigues me. How did you cut them ? It is so bulby, should I cut above the bulb or at the very base ? Should I divide the plant based on these bulbs ? I am a bit baffled by it quite frankly.

When you take the plant from the pot, the bulbs will fall apart on their own. If they don't, some gentle tugging will work.

I have never cut the foliage off but if you choose to, make sure you are just cutting leaves. Don't cut the bulbs.

Daisy

Here is some general care info for you.

http://pacificbulbsociety.org/...

http://www.plantsrescue.com/le...

http://www.smgrowers.com/produ...

In hot, arid and very sunny Texas they look better grown in bright shade. The sun is too much here. That's for Ledebouria socialis. I now have Drimiopsis maculata and am assuming it will also appreciate some shade to look its best.

Oh, I like that one.