Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
Chionodoxa
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
glória da neve
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
chwała śniegu
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
glory of the snow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Glory of the Snow
Wondering what are the properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Glory of the Snow? We provide you with everything About Star-of-Bethlehem and Glory of the Snow. Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Glory of the Snow season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Glory of the Snow
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Glory of the Snow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Glory of the Snow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.