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