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I recently received a Ornithogalum 'Chesapeake Snowflake' as a gift. I would like to know how to care for it. Thanks
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I am sorry, Cynthia, but this is not a cultivar with which I am familiar - and neither are my reference books! The problem with advising you is that various members of the genus like different light conditionsranging from woodland shade to being baked in poor soil.
I would suggesta middle-of-the-road approach, good light but not full sun, and very little fertilizer. Again, sorry. Where did it come from? Could they help (or better could you share the help with us). Derek
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Cynthia, well, I just received the same plant as a gift and hve spent all morning on the computer trying to find it and learn about how to care for it. Did you ever get any more info? I cannot find a thing and would appreciate any tips! Thanks, Kim California
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I also just recieved this plant and they got it from Trader Joes. But how do you take care of it?? Does anyone know??
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Just bought one at Trader Joe's too! and ironically was looking for assistance...go figure
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Everblooming Ornithogalums
Although many western gardeners know that ornithogalums are practically unmatched for the longevity of their blooms -- the flowering spikes last up to three weeks with the proper care -- the most attractive flowers are produced by tender bulbs that thrive only in greenhouses or in mild-winter areas (zones 8 through 10) similar to their native South Africa and Mediterranean regions.
But soon gardeners everywhere will be able to enjoy the blooms almost year-round. After more than 15 years of work, researchers have bred the Chesapeake series of repeat-blooming ornithogalums, perfectly suited for indoor growing. Under typical indoor conditions (60° F to 85° F), they will flower not just once in spring, but four times a year. The 8- to 14-inch-tall plants produce blooms that are vibrant orange ('Chesapeake Blaze'), white ('Chesapeake Snowflake'), bright yellow ('Chesapeake Sunburst'), and dark orange ('Chesapeake Sunset'). The straplike leaves remain attractive all year.
For best results, place the flower pots in a south-facing window. Once the blooms have faded, remove the bloom stalk, water well, and fertilize with a bulb fertilizer. Plants will be available this fall from garden centers nationwide.
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Thank you, thank you ,thank you. I just got one to give as a giftat Trader Joes and I hate to do that with out some plant care info you saved me
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I just received a chesapeake snowflake and planted it outside. I live in New York...what zone am I ....near NYC...do I have to take it in at the end of the summer???thanks.....
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I just bought a Chesapeake Snowflake at Trader Joe's...do you know if this plant is poisonous? I read that other types (maybe the original?) are extremely poisonous to cattle....I have cats so it would be wise to find out...
Thanks!
Aimee
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Hi,
I tried the link you listed but, it doesn't work...is there another one that works?
Thank you,
Aimee
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hello,
i bought this plant months ago (also from trader joe's). the plant has just finished blooming and i was wondering what you have done when this happens? some websites say to cut off the bloom stalk, others say stop watering and allow it to go dormant....has anyone tried either of these things and had luck? i don't want to kill my plant....
thanks,
lucinda
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