Brighten your home with the sunny radiance of the Ornithogalum! This exceptional bulbous plant captivates with its clusters of star-shaped flowers in rarely intense orange or yellow hues. Known for its record-breaking endurance, the Ornithogalum unfolds its buds successively, offering a floral spectacle that lasts for several weeks. Already in bloom in our garden centers, it brings a touch of modernity and warmth to your spring decorations and Easter celebrations.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Features a rosette of fleshy, soft green basal leaves that highlight the erect floral stem.
• Bloom : Produces dense clusters of star-shaped flowers with silky petals, primarily in vibrant orange or lemon yellow tones.
• Light : Seeks bright light; even tolerates some direct morning sun to maintain the intensity of its color.
• Habit : Upright and graphic; a slender silhouette that stands out with its verticality in any arrangement.
• Use in Quebec : Primarily cultivated as a prominent seasonal flowering indoor plant.

Use

• Types of use : Enhances your modern centerpieces, decorates your mantels, or makes an original and lasting gift.
• Decorative advantages : Adds a punctuation of vivid color and an elegant vertical structure that complements contemporary decors.

Care

• Watering : Water moderately. Allow the potting soil to dry slightly on the surface between waterings to avoid saturating the bulb.
• Potting soil and soil type : Thrives in rich, light, and well-drained potting soil for indoor plants.
• Fertilization : Fertilize with blooming plant fertilizer every 15 days to support the development of remaining flower buds.
• Location : Choose a well-lit location and avoid overly dark areas to prevent the stem from drooping.
• Pro tip : Remove faded individual flowers to direct energy to the upper buds and prolong blooming.