Welcome to an awesome, new Striped Drimiopsis.  This striking Hyacinth relative was discovered fairly recently in the hills of South Africa.  Most Drimiopsis plants have small leaves with spots, but this one has oversized leaves with bold stripes, creating a terrific visual show.  It might be a large form of Drimiopsis crenata, or it may be a new species.  It is a choice houseplant that happens to be easy to grow!

The striped Drimiopsis forms a bulb that multiplies readily, eventually forming a dense colony of plants.  The leaves grow from 6 to 12 inches tall, depending on the light intensity, with dimmer light favoring larger growth.  The stripes along the leaves are unusually clean and distinct, regardless of the light level.  The plant flowers throughout much of the year, with a stalk of small, greenish-white blooms.  The blooms aren't very showy, but the outstanding foliage makes up for it!

The plant was found in northern South Africa, where the climate is subtropical.  I don't have experience with it in hot conditions, but if it is like other Drimiopsis species, it should handle heat well.  It tolerates cool weather, but it should be protected from freezing temperatures.  It is easy to grow in a pot, and does not mind being crowded.  It likes a well-draining soil mix that's kept evenly moist (but not soggy).  It grows well in filtered sunlight or weaker sun + bright shade.  It may need protection from strong afternoon sun.  In the right conditions, it's surprisingly easy to grow.

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