Water
Water consistently during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in late autumn and winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in pots.
Bulbinella angustifolia, the Maori onion, is an attractive perennial herb native to New Zealand, known for its starry white flowers and bulbous roots.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
75% intensity
Prefers a location with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings during growth; reduce significantly in dormancy.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers mild to warm temperatures during the growing season; requires a cool, dry dormancy period.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during spring and early summer with a diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in late autumn and winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in pots.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent seed formation and encourage energy to be directed back into the bulb. Cut back any dead or yellowing foliage in late autumn or winter as the plant goes dormant.
This maintains a tidy appearance.
Propagate by dividing established clumps of bulbs in late autumn or early spring before new growth begins. Seeds can also be sown in autumn or spring. Ensure seeds are fresh and sow them in well-draining compost.
Repot bulbous plants every 2-3 years, or when they become overcrowded, typically in late autumn after the foliage has died back. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Maori Onion (Bulbinella angustifolia)
Where Maori Onion (Bulbinella angustifolia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Bulbinella |
| Species | Bulbinella angustifolia |
Similar in genus Bulbinella
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