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- Q.Star Of Bethlehem And Triteleia – Is This The Same Plant? - Pale blue bulbs.
- Q.Where Can I Find A Houseplant Called Bethlehem Star? - Where can I find a houseplant called Bethlehem star? Can it be grown outdoors? Will it come back each year, ...
- Q.Star Of Bethlehem House Plant - I have a star of bethlehem and the stem has grown too high. Do I cut he stem or will ...
- Q.Stars Of Bethlehem - What is the easiest way to get rid of them. They have taken over our entire lawn. Thank you, Robert
- Q.Star Of Bethlehem Plant - I purchase this plant and it had white flowers when I got it however it took a while before it ...
- Q.Star Of Bethlehem - I cannot believe you wrote an article promoting this bulb/plant or even suggest planting in woodland. This plant is ...
- Q.Orange Star Of Bethlehem Plant - will it grow in a pot? what size?
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elysianflat on
September 16, 2014
Central Victoria,Q.Star of Bethlehem and Triteleia – is this the same plant?
Pale blue bulbs.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
September 16, 2014A.No, they are different plants, although they are in the same family (asparagaceae) and flower at the same time. These articles tell you more about these two plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/star-of-bethlehem/star-of-bethlehem-plant-care.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 22, 2015Q.where can I find a houseplant called bethlehem star?
Where can I find a houseplant called Bethlehem star? Can it be grown outdoors? Will it come back each year, if grown outdoors? If so, how deep do you plant it?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 23, 2015A.I think you may be referring to the Star of Bethlehem plant. Here is more information: http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ornithogalum.html
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AngelaJoyce1 on
June 4, 2016
Sunderland UKQ.Star of bethlehem house plant
I have a star of bethlehem and the stem has grown too high. Do I cut he stem or will this kill the plant? Thanks
- Answered by
kh0001 on
June 5, 2016A.There should be no need to cut the stem, but if you must, it will probably not kill the plant due to its sturdy (invasive, in fact) nature.
This article provides some additional information on the Star of Bethlehem:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/star-of-bethlehem/star-of-bethlehem-plant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
May 6, 2017Q.Stars of Bethlehem
What is the easiest way to get rid of them. They have taken over our entire lawn. Thank you, Robert
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 6, 2017A.Manually removing the bulb would be the safest method of removal and the only way to ensure you have all of the plant.
The bulbs are generally about 3 to 4 inches below the surface of the soil.Use of herbicide 2, 4D is not very effective on Star Of Bethlehem. It will kill the top plant but does not generally kill the bulbs.
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beachhomes on
August 4, 2017
23455Q.Star of Bethlehem plant
I purchase this plant and it had white flowers when I got it however it took a while before it was planted in a flower bed the stems of white flowers were very pretty and the scent was great how ever now the plant is dropping over and has yellow flowers that look like they are blooming from a seed pod. Is how it is suppose to grow?? Also after reading the articles on this plant I may dig it up and put in a container. If I do will the plant come back next year
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 12, 2017A.This link will refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/star-of-bethlehem/star-of-bethlehem-plant-care.htm
It does sound like yours developed a seed pod. You can remove it if you like and cut down the spent flower stems.
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Toots1214 on
April 30, 2018
5Q.Star of Bethlehem
I cannot believe you wrote an article promoting this bulb/plant or even suggest planting in woodland. This plant is highly invasive and a nightmare to gardeners. It will take over your garden and lawn. You should take down this article so inexperienced gardeners don’t get sucked into planting this. I spend hours every year digging it up so it does not take over my flower beds!!!!!
- Answered by
Toots1214 on
May 2, 2018A.Keeping this plant in a container does not stop it’s invasive behavior. If the seed heads are not deadheaded IMMEDIATELY, the seeds are in the wind and germinate EVERYWHERE! Do not plant this flower!
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 1, 2018A.We do offer information regarding the invasive quality of Star of Bethlehem and offer suggestions for gardeners to keep the bulbs contained.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/star-of-bethlehem/star-of-bethlehem-plant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
May 15, 2018Q.orange star of Bethlehem plant
will it grow in a pot? what size?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 15, 2018A.Yes, easily planted into pots.
This article will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ice-plant/growing-hardy-ice-plant.htm
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