Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
प्याज
Earth Star
In German
Zwiebel
Erdstern
In French
Oignon
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Cebolla
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Cebola
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Cebula
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
cepa
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of White Onion and Earth Star
Season and care of White Onion and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Earth Star season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Earth Star is Not Available while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Earth Star is Not Available.
White Onion and Earth Star Physical Information
White Onion and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of White Onion and Earth Star are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
- Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Care of White Onion and Earth Star
Care of White Onion and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.