Drooping Star of Bethlehem
Also known as
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem
Taxonomy
Ornithogalum nutans
Ornithogalum
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Drooping Star of Bethlehem
How often to water your Drooping Star of Bethlehem

every 9
Drooping 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.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Drooping Star of Bethlehem in your home

a window
Drooping Star of Bethlehem love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Drooping Star of Bethlehem does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Drooping Star of Bethlehem in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Drooping 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 Drooping Star of Bethlehem after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Is this plant indoor or out side. Also is a annual plant?
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Is this a indoor or outdoor plant #SunStar
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How do I help it? I bought this half dead flower from Walmart a couples days ago and it was root bound. What else can I do to help?
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Any one know whats going on with my Sun Star? My sister took our plants outside and it had been left outside in the sun for a while. I brought them inside and gave them water but its beem about 2 weeks now and they dont look good. Our cat decided to play with one of the pots and knocked it over.. Is there anything i can do to get them to bloom new flowers or are they too late to get help?
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RIP Sun Star😥 Death by asparagus pee You will be missed dearly #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #plantmafia #greggang
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Do I need to repot and separate my sun star plants? #happyplants#newgrowth#newplantmom So, happily, my sun start plant seemingly came back from the dead about 1.5 months ago lol. It came back looking super healthy and happy. But now I'm seeing that there are what looks like 3 separate plants growing in this pot (2.5in) and they are getting bigger than the original plant was when I bought it. Do I need to repot this in a bigger pot and do I need to separate the 3 plants? Also, will my sun star keep coming back or will it be more like most bulbs and live for a few cycles before dying? #SunStar
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Sunny has popped out a flower. She took forever to finally get a bud out, and now she has shown a few flowers. Now, she is waiting for her companions to do the same. 😁
Drooping Star of Bethlehem prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Drooping Star of Bethlehem requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
🪴 Soil
Drooping Star of Bethlehem does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Drooping Star of Bethlehem should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Drooping Star of Bethlehem
Drooping Star of Bethlehem
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
