Ornithogalum caudatum grows more vigorously in a suitable environment

Alternative names for Ornithogalum caudatum

Sea onion, bird's milk flower, glass ball flower, gourd orchid, Lanqi.

Morphological characteristics of Ornithogalum caudatum

The base of Ornithogalum caudatum is a spherical bulb, green, with a smooth surface, about 10 cm across.

When Ornithogalum caudatum blooms, it sends up a flower stem 45-100 cm long, bearing dense clusters of small white flowers. At flowering, bracts grow around them; they are green and wither quickly but do not fall off.

Growth habits of Ornithogalum caudatum

Ornithogalum caudatum is native to southern Africa. It likes sunlight but can also be grown in a semi-shaded environment. In summer it fears direct sunlight.

It likes a moist environment; keep the soil damp but not waterlogged. In winter it does not shed its leaves, and even after heavy frost the leaves can still remain emerald green.

The bulb has a summer dormancy phenomenon, has strong regenerative ability, and is very easy to propagate!

The flower meaning of Ornithogalum caudatum

Flower meaning - friendship endures forever, youth lasts forever.