The Bowiea volubilis is an interesting plant . The bulb is pale green and grows half buried in the soil. Each year it develops new branched stems that somewhat make it look like an elongated asparagus. There are no leaves except for a small quantity of scales that drop rapidly. Soon, a lot of greenish flowers are produced followed by seeds.
The bulb grows slightly slower if kept outside the soil, but it has much lesser chances to rot. In any case it needs to be protected from the sun. Use a mixture for cactus for the soil, or a mix rough sand and normal potting soil. Let the soil become rather dry before watering again.
USDA: 11-12; Keep above 50 °F (10°C). Protect from heat in summer. Light shade to full sun, keep bulb shaded.
From South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania. Perennial bulb, The bulb can reach 10 inches (25 cm), the stem can reach 8 feet (2.5 m)

Stop gradually watering when the stalk dries out after blooming, in summer. Start watering when the stalk starts growing again in the fall

Bowiea Volubilis - $9.95 Shipped in pot with soil.