About Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
Abelia
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Abelia
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Abelia
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Abelia
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Abelia
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Abelia
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Asparagaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia. Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Star-of-Bethlehem does not have fragrant flowers. Star-of-Bethlehem has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals and Abelia has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Abelia season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.