Ledebouria socialis is an attractive low-growing plant with teardrop-shaped bulbs, usually entirely above the ground, and lance-shaped, somewhat spreading leaves. It is one of the most widely cultivated bulbs favored by succulent growers. The bulbs are up to 0.8 inches (2 cm) long and usually produce colonies vegetative. The leaves are somewhat fleshy, reaching up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length and 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) in width. They are often deep pink or violet below and silvery, adorned with green to brown blotches on the upper surface.
