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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; prefers direct sunlight for optimal flowering, with dappled shade to protect foliage in extreme summer heat
Watering
Water deeply when the top 2 cm of soil is dry; avoid overwatering to prevent bulb rot
Temperature
Hardy to -10°C; thrives in cool to temperate conditions, with dormancy triggered by summer temperatures above 28°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear, basal, glossy green, up to 40 cm long, semi-erect
- Flower: Star-shaped white blooms with green central veins, arranged in dense racemes
- Bulb: Small ovoid underground storage structure with papery brown tunics
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth; reduce watering as foliage starts to yellow
Fertilization
Apply diluted balanced liquid fertilizer once every 2 weeks. Use a low-nitrogen fertilizer to promote flower production rather than foliage growth
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush clean, dried eggshells into a fine powder and sprinkle a thin layer around bulbs in early spring to improve soil drainage and add calcium to prevent bulb tip burnPruning
- Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent unwanted self-seeding
- Trim yellowing foliage only after it has fully died back to allow the bulb to store energy for next year
- Divide overcrowded bulb clumps in autumn after dormancy to maintain plant health and flowering performance
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Toxic; contains glycosides that cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and lethargy
Humans: Ingestion causes mild oral irritation, nausea, and gastrointestinal distress
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental garden plant; small cut flower for table arrangements
