Water
Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Overwatering is a common issue and can lead to root rot.
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Ornithogalum amphibolum is a bulbous perennial with lance-shaped leaves and star-shaped white flowers, typically blooming in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Protect from intense, direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the growing season and cooler, around 10-15°C, during winter dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Overwatering is a common issue and can lead to root rot.
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to tidy the plant and encourage energy redirection back into the bulb. Cut back any yellowing or dead foliage in late autumn or early winter, just before the plant enters dormancy.
Propagate by offsets, which are small bulbs that form around the parent bulb. Carefully separate these during repotting in late summer or early autumn. Plant them in well-draining soil and water lightly.
Repot Ornithogalum amphibolum every 2-3 years, ideally in late summer or early autumn. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the bulb and ensure it has drainage holes to prevent moisture buildup.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ornithogalum |
| Species | Ornithogalum amphibolum |
Similar in genus Ornithogalum
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
