Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during the dormant winter months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Also known as Black Musale · Black Musli · Golden Eye-Grass
Curculigo orchioides, a small, star-shaped flowering plant, is known for its medicinal properties and ornamental value in tropical and subtropical gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered sunlight. Avoid direct, harsh sun, which can scorch leaves.
Keep Moist
50% intensity
Allow the top layer of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C. Protect from frost and sudden temperature drops.
Light Feeder
25% intensity
Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during the dormant winter months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Prune away any dead, damaged, or yellowing leaves as needed to maintain a tidy appearance. Remove spent flower stalks to encourage further blooming.
Minimal pruning is generally required, focusing on aesthetic maintenance.
Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring. Carefully separate the rhizomes, ensuring each piece has at least one bud. Replant them in well-draining soil and water lightly. New growth should appear within a few weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound, preferably in spring. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix and water gently after repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Curculigo Orchioides (Curculigo orchioides)
Where Curculigo Orchioides (Curculigo orchioides) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Hypoxidaceae |
| Genus | Curculigo |
| Species | Curculigo orchioides |
Similar in genus Curculigo
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