[Name] ornithogalum umbellatum l. [Classification] Liliaceae (liliaceae), Ornithogalum genus. [Form] has leather oval bulbs, plants smooth, high stems about 25cm. Leaves basal, linear, with stems as long, dark green, with white recessed ribs. Spend several flower umbels was carried out, perianth separation, conduct, white front, back green, with white edges. Cultivars were orange and plena. Capsule. Southern origin and character] [Ornithogalum African origin. Hi sunshine, also resistant to half shade, cold, fear of sunlight in summer, good moist environment, after heavy winter frost protection is still dark green foliage. Bulbs have a summer sleep habits, strong bulbs meristem propagation coefficient is high. [Breeding] used the ball and seed propagation. Natural breeding, 8-ball September breakout bulbs planted graded by size, after the first few years after planting bulbs again until the ball when crowded. Seed propagation, cultivation of seedlings need 3-4 years to bloom. [Cultivation] growth robust, resistant to extensive management, fertilize every half times the soil to be loose, moist and well drained. Residue should be removed after flowering stalk, bloom the following year more into. Bulb storage temperature is 25 ℃, need to dry and ventilated. [Pest] There mosaic disease hazards, the virus spread by aphids, can be 2.5% rotenone 800 times Pensha control. [Application] Ornithogalum mid-April to early May blossom, flowers are white, orange and plena species. Spring star white flashes, elegant simplicity, is a natural-style garden layout and rock gardens and fine materials, but also for cut flowers and ornamental plants.
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Ornithogalum Introduction Ornithogalum (Ornithogalum caudatum) Genus: Liliaceae Alias: Bird milk flower Characteristics: Is a perennial herb. Round bulbs ovate, membranous skin, gray-green. Leaves basal, almost fleshy, ribbon, top inside roll into the caudate. Racemes edge open lace extended length 20 ~ 30cm, has spent 50 to 60; perianth about 1cm, white, middle of a green belt. Distribution and habits: Origin South Africa, China general introduction. Hi deep, humus-rich, loose, well-drained soil and half shade in summer and winter lit environment. Not cold, winter greenhouse need more than 8 ℃. Propagation and cultivation: Ramets or seeding method with breeding. Easy cultivation, should be removed after flowering stalk residue. Application: Indoor foliage plants and nightside balcony, watching the large gray-green leaves and bulbs, make more ornamental plants. Photo:
