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Ornithogalum lithopsoides

Small xerophytic bulb from South Africa, holding a tuft of deciduous leaves. The clumping bulbs grow partially exposed above the ground and during the dry summer season they survive heat and sun because they are coated in their old and dry papery sheaths.

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Small xerophytic bulb from South Africa, holding a tuft of deciduous leaves. The clumping bulbs grow partially exposed above the ground and during the dry summer season they survive heat and sun because they are coated in their old and dry papery sheaths.

The name Ornithogalum lithopsoides refers to their resemblance to resting Lithops when they are leafless.

Despite its winter-rainfall origin, this Ornithogalum is easy in cultivation and can do well with irregular water at any time of the year. It can grow and loose leaves more than once a year.

We will ship (one adult bSmall xerophytic bulb from South Africa, 1,5-2,5 cm in diameter, holding a tuft of deciduous leaves. The clumping bulbs grow partially exposed above the ground and during the dry summer season they survive heat and sun because they are coated in their old and dry papery sheaths. ulb, often rooted, with some bulblets. It can be dormant or leafy according to the time of the year.  We ship it worldwide.

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Cultivation Protected
Plant origin Asia
Presentation Bare root
Max. Size 30cm-40cm
Botanical family Asparagaceae
Light Sun
Minimum winter temperature -5 ºC to 5 ºC
Flowering Season Spring
Plant type Herbaceous
Color Green
Care Low-maintenance
Shape Bulbs