The milk star is an onion plant that is grown in the garden or as a houseplant, depending on the variety. When a milk star blooms depends on the species. Interesting facts about the blooming period of the milk star.
When does the milk star bloom?
The flowering time of the milk star varies depending on the variety: Ornithogalum nutans blooms from April to June, Ornithogalum saundersiae from June to August, Ornithogalum arabicum from July to October and Ornithogalum dubium from January to March.
When is the flowering time of the milk star?
For some varieties of milk star, the flowering period begins in April. Other species produce their flowers in midsummer.
- Ornithogalum nutans: flowering period April to June
- Ornithogalum saundersiae: flowering period June to August
- Ornithogalum arabicum: flowering period July to October
- Ornithogalum dubium: flowering period January to March
The orange milk star (Ornithogalum dubium) comes from South Africa and is cultivated as a houseplant. Unlike other varieties, it is not winter hardy. His onions must be kept frost-free indoors over the winter.
Tip
The milk star is one of the poisonous onion plants. Onions in particular contain a lot of steroids. Caution is therefore advised if children and pets are part of the family.
