Ornithogalum dubium

Ornithogalum dubium Care

Ornithogalum dubium

What is the plant

Ornithogalum is a genus of perennial plants mostly native to southern Europe and southern Africa belonging to the family Asparagaceae. The Latin specific epithet dubium means "dubious" or "unlike others of the genus".

Growing to 50 cm (20 in) tall, Ornithogalum dubium is a bulbous perennial with 3-8 yellowish green leaves. The leaf margins are ciliate with scapes 10–25 cm (4–10 in) long. The flowers are borne in winter or spring, in cylindrical to almost spherical racemes consisting of 5-25 flowers. The tepals may be orange, red, yellow or rarely white, often with a green or brown center. Orange star flower makes an attractive rock garden or woodland plant where they can naturalize in a site that receives full sun.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

8a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water as needed.
Pruning
Remove wilted flowers to encourage longer blooms. Trimming the foliage back is also recommended.
Fertilizer
Use slow-release fertilizer for container plants.

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Sunlight
Does best in partial sun.
Soil
Loam contains a proportion of 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay.
Temperature
The plant grows best at temperatures ranging from 22 to 27°C. It`s considered to be hardy down to -6.7°C (20°F).

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Container
Ceramic pots are the most popular type of containers for houseplants today. You'll find them in all kinds of styles, colors, and sizes. At one time, the clay pot was the most common container for indoor plants. When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Popularity
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