Ornithogalum 'Sun Star': Vibrant Orange Blooms for Indoor & Outdoor Gardens

South Africa's rich flora includes many stunning bloomers, and Ornithogalum 'Sun Star' is a rising star in nurseries this spring. Its vibrant orange flowers stand out like a beacon among pastel gift plants like azaleas and orchids. Widely available this month, 'Sun Star' is easy to grow and long-blooming—up to three months.

Indoor Care

Place in bright light, keep soil moist, and remove spent bloom spikes. In mild climates (Sunset zones 8, 9, 14–24), you can move the plant outdoors after flowering. Plant in well-drained soil or a larger container. When leaves die back in summer, withhold water and allow the plant to dry out gradually (leaves return with winter rains). Apply a dilute fertilizer solution in early spring.