Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
  
South America, Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
  
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
  
White, Red, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark 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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
  
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
  
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
  
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
  
SINNINGIA speciosa
  
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
  
Sinningia, Gloxinia
  
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
  
Sinningia
  
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
  
Sinningia
  
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
  
Sinningia
  
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
  
Sinningia
  
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
  
Sinningia
  
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
  
Sinningia
  
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
  
Sinningia
  
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
  
Sinningia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Asparagaceae
  
Gesnariaceae
  
Genus
Ornithogalum
  
Sinningia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
  
Gloxinieae
  
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sinningia
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Sinningia season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Sinningia Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sinningia are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sinningia
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.