Ornithogalum britteniae is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa, featuring star-shaped white flowers with green stripes on the reverse.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for best flowering, but can tolerate some afternoon shade in very hot climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce significantly during dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C during the growing season. Can tolerate cooler temperatures during dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength only during the active growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | No |
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 during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy, providing just enough to prevent the bulbs from completely desiccating.
Overwatering can lead to bulb rot, especially in poorly draining soil.
Deadhead spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent energy expenditure on seed production. Remove any yellowing or dead foliage in late autumn or early winter once the plant has naturally died back, ensuring good air circulation.
Propagation is primarily through offsets (bulblets) produced by the parent bulb. Carefully separate these bulblets during repotting in late summer or early autumn and plant them in their own pots.
They may take a few years to reach flowering size.
Repot Ornithogalum britteniae every 2-3 years, preferably in late summer or early autumn when dormant. Choose a well-draining potting mix and a pot that allows for some root expansion.
Remove any dead roots or old bulb tunics.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ornithogalum |
| Species | Ornithogalum britteniae |
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