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Identification and care of a plant #877780

Asked July 18, 2024, 12:14 PM EDT

I purchased a plant with bright orange flowers on fairly long stems with short leaves at the base of the stems. The plants grow from a small bulb. I would like to know the plant name and how to care for the bulb and possibly stimulate it to rebloom. Thank you for any information you can provide.

Washington County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thanks for the question.  Unfortunately I am unable to identify it from the picture you sent.  Please send us another picture where the top foliage of the plant is clearly portrayed.

Many thanks,

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 18, 2024, 2:19 PM EDT

Please ignore my last post.

After manipulating your picture, I was able to obtain the information I needed for its identification. It appears to be a Sun Star (Ornithogalum dubium). It also has a common name of Star-of-Bethlehem. Here is some information about it, including details about its care and some images:

https://primexgardencenter.com/plant-care-sheets/ornithogalum-sun-star/

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/orange-star/growing-orange-star-plants.htm

https://www.ukhouseplants.com/plants/ornithogalum-dubium-star-of-bethlehem-sun-stars

https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-care-for-an-orange-star-plant

Looks like a great purchase!! Good luck with it. Thanks for consulting us.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 18, 2024, 3:45 PM EDT

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