Water
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings during the growing season, usually spring and summer. Reduce watering significantly in autumn and winter when the plant is dormant.
Overwatering can lead to bulb rot, so ensure good drainage.
Ornithogalum viridiflorum, the Green Chink, is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa, featuring star-shaped, greenish-white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light; can tolerate some direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 15-24°C during growth; cooler in dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings during the growing season, usually spring and summer. Reduce watering significantly in autumn and winter when the plant is dormant.
Overwatering can lead to bulb rot, so ensure good drainage.
Remove spent flower stalks to prevent seed formation and encourage further blooming. Cut back any yellowing or dead foliage after flowering is complete. This helps maintain the plant's vigor and appearance.
Propagate by offsets or bulb division during the dormant season (late autumn or early winter). Gently separate the offsets from the parent bulb and replant them in well-draining soil. Seeds can be sown in spring.
Repot established bulbs every 2-3 years, or when they become overcrowded. The best time for repotting is during late autumn or early winter, just before new growth begins. Use a free-draining compost mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Green Chink (Ornithogalum viridiflorum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ornithogalum |
| Species | Ornithogalum viridiflorum |
Similar in genus Ornithogalum
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