Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
प्याज
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Zwiebel
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Oignon
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Cebolla
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Cebola
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Cebula
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Allieae
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and White Onion
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and White Onion season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Star-of-Bethlehem and White Onion Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and White Onion are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and White Onion
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
