{"title":"Star of Bethlehem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSun stars come in orange, yellow and white. Potted ornithogalum can be used indoors to brighten up the house. These plants are also ideal for window boxes, patio containers and planters early in the season, as soon as temperatures remain above freezing. Commonly called star of Bethlehem, orange star flower, snake flower or chincherinchee, this South African bulb is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture planting zones 7 through 11, and can be enjoyed as a tender bulb or a potted plant elsewhere. The plant grows up to a foot tall and blooms with clusters of 15 to 20 small six-petaled blossoms on 12 to 15-inch stems in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can buy Ornithogalum bulbs and plant them directly in the ground, or you can plant them in pots.  You can plant the bulb at a location where it gets plenty of sunshine. Water it regularly to maintain moisture and also to prevent it from withering and dying.  Ornithogalum grows best in soil with good drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"star-of-bethlehem-ornithogalum-arabicum-1","title":"Star of Bethlehem, - Ornithogalum arabicum","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrnithogalum arabicum, also called Arabian Starflower or Star of Bethlehem, grows clusters of white flowers with a black center. This species thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil, making them low-maintenance and suitable for container gardening..\u003cbr\u003eStar of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum arabicum) is a winter bulb belonging to the Lily family, and blooms in late spring or early summer. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is similar to wild garlic. Its foliage has arching leaves but does not have the garlic odor when crushed. Star of Bethlehem flowers, though attractive for a few weeks when in bloom, have escaped cultivation in many areas. When this happens, they quickly become a danger to native plant life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Star of Bethlehem\u003c\/strong\u003e If you decide to plant Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs in your landscape, do it in fall. The plant is hardy in USDA Zone 3 with mulch and grows in Zones 4 to 8 without mulch. Plant Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs in a full to mostly sunny area of the landscape. This plant can take 25 percent shade, but grows best in full sun location. Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs should be planted about 2 inches (5 cm.) apart and at a depth of 5 inches (13 cm.) to the base of the bulb. To ward off invasive tendencies, plant in a buried container or an area that is lined and edged so that bulbs can only spread so far. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Everest","offers":[{"title":"3 bulbs","offer_id":31210040983635,"sku":"P25583S","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395679350970.jpg?v=1759508239"},{"product_id":"star-of-bethlehem-dubium-orange-flowers-bulb","title":"Star of Bethlehem, dubium (orange) ,flowers bulb,","description":"\u003cp\u003eornithogalum dubium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  Plant 1 bulb per 4\" pot or 3 per 6\" pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  Bulbs need an end treatment of 4 weeks of 63 degrees F after they arrive in early October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  If staged for different plantings, store the bulbs warm prior to this end treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  Plant and grow at 72-74 degrees days \/ 65-68 degrees at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  Marketing period: February - April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  Up to 30 flowers per bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBring a touch of Africa to your yard with the brilliant orange Ornithogalum dubium. Commonly called star of Bethlehem, orange star flower, snake flower or chincherinchee, this South African bulb is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture planting zones 7 through 11, and can be enjoyed as a tender bulb or a potted plant elsewhere. The plant grows up to a foot tall and blooms with clusters of 15 to 20 small six-petaled blossoms on 12 to 15-inch stems in spring. Orange star flower makes an attractive rock garden or woodland plant where they can naturalize in a site that receives full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Growing Star of Bethlehem If you decide to plant Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs in your landscape, do it in fall. The plant is hardy in USDA Zone 3 with mulch and grows in Zones 4 to 8 without mulch. Plant Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs in a full to mostly sunny area of the landscape. This plant can take 25 percent shade, but grows best in full sun location. Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs should be planted about 2 inches (5 cm.) apart and at a depth of 5 inches (13 cm.) to the base of the bulb. To ward off invasive tendencies, plant in a buried container or an area that is lined and edged so that bulbs can only spread so far. Deadhead flowers before seeds develop. Star of Bethlehem plant care is not necessary, except to prevent the abundant spread. If you find the plant becoming too prolific, Star of Bethlehem plant care requires removal of the entire bulb to stop its growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARBBEANGARDENSEED","offers":[{"title":"3 bulbs","offer_id":37692801417402,"sku":"P26346S","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 bulbs","offer_id":37692801450170,"sku":"P26347S","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Bulbs","offer_id":37692827304122,"sku":"P26348S","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395679154362.jpg?v=1759508956"},{"product_id":"star-of-bethlehem-dubium-yellow-flowers-bulb","title":"Star of Bethlehem, dubium (YELLOW) ,flowers bulb","description":"\u003cp\u003eornithogalum dubium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  Plant 1 bulb per 4\" pot or 3 per 6\" pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  Bulbs need an end treatment of 4 weeks of 63 degrees F after they arrive in early October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  If staged for different plantings, store the bulbs warm prior to this end treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  Plant and grow at 72-74 degrees days \/ 65-68 degrees at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  Marketing period: February - April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»  Up to 30 flowers per bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBring a touch of Africa to your yard with the brilliant YELLOW Ornithogalum dubium. Commonly called star of Bethlehem, orange star flower, snake flower or chincherinchee, this South African bulb is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture planting zones 7 through 11, and can be enjoyed as a tender bulb or a potted plant elsewhere. The plant grows up to a foot tall and blooms with clusters of 15 to 20 small six-petaled blossoms on 12 to 15-inch stems in spring. Orange star flower makes an attractive rock garden or woodland plant where they can naturalize in a site that receives full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Growing Star of Bethlehem If you decide to plant Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs in your landscape, do it in fall. The plant is hardy in USDA Zone 3 with mulch and grows in Zones 4 to 8 without mulch. Plant Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs in a full to mostly sunny area of the landscape. This plant can take 25 percent shade, but grows best in full sun location. Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs should be planted about 2 inches (5 cm.) apart and at a depth of 5 inches (13 cm.) to the base of the bulb. To ward off invasive tendencies, plant in a buried container or an area that is lined and edged so that bulbs can only spread so far. Deadhead flowers before seeds develop. Star of Bethlehem plant care is not necessary, except to prevent the abundant spread. If you find the plant becoming too prolific, Star of Bethlehem plant care requires removal of the entire bulb to stop its growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(65, 168, 95);\"\u003eSelect your desired size and color from the available option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"3 bulbs","offer_id":37776013918394,"sku":"P26584S","price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 bulbs","offer_id":37776013951162,"sku":"P26585S","price":9.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Bulbs","offer_id":37776013983930,"sku":"P26586S","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395680301242.jpg?v=1759509162"},{"product_id":"star-of-bethlehem-dubium-white-bulbs-hardy-7-11","title":"Star of Bethlehem, Dubium (WHITE) BULBS, HARDY 7-11","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrnithogalum dubium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBring a touch of Africa to your yard with the brilliant WHITE Ornithogalum dubium. Commonly called star of Bethlehem, orange star flower, snake flower or chincherinchee, this South African bulb is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture planting zones 7 through 11, and can be enjoyed as a tender bulb or a potted plant elsewhere. The plant grows up to a foot tall and blooms with clusters of 15 to 20 small six-petaled blossoms on 12 to 15-inch stems in spring. Orange star flower makes an attractive rock garden or woodland plant where they can naturalize in a site that receives full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Growing Star of Bethlehem If you decide to plant Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs in your landscape, do it in fall. The plant is hardy in USDA Zone 3 with mulch and grows in Zones 4 to 8 without mulch. Plant Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs in a full to mostly sunny area of the landscape. This plant can take 25 percent shade, but grows best in full sun location. Star of Bethlehem flower bulbs should be planted about 2 inches (5 cm.) apart and at a depth of 5 inches (13 cm.) to the base of the bulb. To ward off invasive tendencies, plant in a buried container or an area that is lined and edged so that bulbs can only spread so far. Deadhead flowers before seeds develop. Star of Bethlehem plant care is not necessary, except to prevent the abundant spread. 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It is commonly referred to as the Arabian star flower and produces large, fragrant, and white flowers (up to 2 inches in diameter) on scapes that can reach 18-24 inches tall. These flowers have star-shaped white petals (tepals) with yellow anthers and a central black bead-like ovary. The plant also has dark green grass-like foliage. Another variety of this plant, known as Ornithogalum umbellatum, is commonly called the Star of Bethlehem and blooms during winter.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7490149145978165219\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjGwOWd-dSLAxU_kIkEHX_SEdkQm_YKegQIIhAB\" data-hveid=\"CCIQAQ\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7490149145978165104\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs 3–6 in deep, with the pointed ends facing up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7490149145978163662\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace the bulbs 6 in apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7490149145978166316\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater well after planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7490149145978164874\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn containers, use well-draining potting soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nFor optimal growth, keep the soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering. In areas with frost, it is recommended to lift the bulbs in the fall and store them in a cool, dry place. For areas without frost, the bulbs can remain in the ground. During the growing season, use a liquid plant food every 1-2 weeks and a water-soluble fertilizer monthly. After the flowers and foliage have died, allow the plant to rest and remove any yellow or dead leaves. Repotting should only be done when the pots become overcrowded. 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