Early Star-of-Bethlehem
Also known as
Radnor lily and Welsh star-of-bethlehem
Taxonomy
Gagea bohemica
Gagea
Liliaceae
Liliales
How to care for Early Star-of-Bethlehem
How often to water your Early Star-of-Bethlehem
every 9
Early Star-of-Bethlehem needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Early Star-of-Bethlehem in your home
a window
Early Star-of-Bethlehem may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Early Star-of-Bethlehem
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Early Star-of-Bethlehem after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Early Star-of-Bethlehem
Early Star-of-Bethlehem
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.