Ornithogalum sardienii

🌼 Ornithogalum sardienii — Rare Geophytic Starflower

Category: Rare Bulbous Succulent
Origin: South Africa (Namaqualand region)
Delivery: Ships as dormant bulb or bare root plant

Description:
Ornithogalum sardienii is a miniature bulb-forming succulent known for its compact rosettes of fleshy, recurved leaves and charming star-like flowers.
Native to arid South Africa, it thrives in winter-rainfall regions and has adapted with a distinct dormancy cycle to survive extreme dryness.

Key Features:
✔️ Rare dwarf geophytic bulb
✔️ Rosette of fleshy green leaves
✔️ Produces delicate star-shaped white blooms
✔️ Winter-growing, summer dormant
✔️ Ideal for shallow pots or miniature collections

Care Guide (Indian Climate Adaptation):
☀️ Light: Bright indirect light or filtered sun; avoid intense summer afternoon heat.
💧 Watering:
– Growing Season (October–March): Light watering when soil is dry.
– Dormancy (April–September): Keep dry.
🌡️ Temperature: Prefers 12–28 °C. Protect from excessive rain during monsoons.
🌱 Soil Mix: Sandy, gritty, mineral-rich mix; excellent drainage required.
💤 Dormancy (India): Summer dormant (Apr–Sep), resumes growth in winter.

Potting Tips:
Use wide, shallow clay pots to mimic natural conditions. Avoid organic-rich soils.

📦 Shipping & Packaging:
Ships bare root, carefully packed with ID and care sheet.

🔖 Ideal For:
• Bulb & geophyte enthusiasts
• Collectors of miniature succulents
• Rare South African flora lovers