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Ornithogalum Species

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Ornithogalum is a genus of bulbous flowering plants in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), native mainly to southern Africa and parts of Europe and western Asia. The group includes many species commonly called “star-of-Bethlehem” due to their star-shaped flowers.

General characteristics:

  • Grows from underground bulbs (geophytes).
  • Produces narrow, strap-like green leaves.
  • Flowers are typically star-shaped with 6 white (sometimes green-striped) petals.
  • Many species open in sunlight and close in low light or at night.
  • Flowering season varies by species, but many South African types bloom in spring.

Habitat:

  • Found in grasslands, renosterveld, fynbos edges, and rocky or sandy soils.
  • Many species are adapted to seasonal rainfall patterns (winter or summer rainfall depending on region).

Cultivation:

  • Prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
  • Requires a dry dormancy period after flowering when leaves die back.
  • Water lightly during active growth; avoid overwatering during dormancy.
  • Bulbs can multiply over time, forming clumps.

Notes:

  • Some species are highly ornamental, while others are considered invasive outside their native range.
  • A few species may be toxic to livestock if ingested.

R150.00

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Ornithogalum is ’n genus van bolplante in die aspersiefamilie (Asparagaceae), wat hoofsaaklik in Suider-Afrika voorkom.

Algemene kenmerke:

  • Groei uit ondergrondse bolle.
  • Smal, grasagtige blare.
  • Stervormige blomme, gewoonlik wit met 6 kroonblare (soms met groen strepe).
  • Blomme maak dikwels oop in sonlig en sluit in swak lig.
  • Bloei hoofsaaklik in lente (veral Suid-Afrikaanse spesies).

Habitat:

  • Kom voor in grasvelde, renosterveld en rotsagtige of sanderige gebiede.
  • Aangepas by seisoenale reënval.

Verbouing:

  • Benodig goed dreinerende grond en volle son.
  • Droë rusperiode is belangrik nadat blare afsterf.
  • Water slegs tydens aktiewe groei.
  • Bolle vermeerder maklik oor tyd.

Opmerking:

  • Baie spesies is ornamenteel, maar sommige kan giftig wees vir vee.

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Weight 0.3 kg
pot size

7.5cm

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Product Location

oudthoorn, South Africa