(Ornithogalum dubium)

Chellie Nov 28, 2002

by Michelle van Dijk
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Ornithogalum
Species dubium

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/54047/

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Nov 28, 2002

i just love your photo!

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Lophophora Tokyo, Japan Nov 29, 2002

Ditto - beautiful shot!

I'm particulary fond of O. dubium as a cut flower for the desk - they last for weeks and weeks (so lazy me doesn't have to wash the vase, etc. ;)

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Brugie Chariton, IA(Zone 5b) Nov 29, 2002

Beautiful color. Had to do a search to see exactly what it was. Another have to get!!

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Lophophora Tokyo, Japan Nov 29, 2002

Brugie - seeds are widely available, and they're pretty easy, remembering South African requirements.

Mine stay in soggy clay all summer round, and seem to even like it!

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Brugie Chariton, IA(Zone 5b) Nov 29, 2002

I'm thinking they won't make it here since we get so cold in the winter. Will check to make sure, but probably another one I can't have. My husband lived in Japan for almost two years when he was in the Navy. He loved it there and has many good stories to tell about his friends over there. I wish we could visit before we get too old. I would be a trip of a lifetime for me. Thanks for the note. I did read that they can be grown indoors, so maybe that will have to be the way I get some of these to grow here. Just beautiful.

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Lophophora Tokyo, Japan Nov 29, 2002

Can't say 'till you try 'em, eh? :)

Good luck - and if you ever make it to Japan, you can have a few of my smaller offsets!
;)

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Brugie Chariton, IA(Zone 5b) Nov 29, 2002

Thanks. Would love to make that trip. I'm sure Jim would love to go back and see some of his old friends too.

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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Nov 30, 2002

what is it? I mean the common name. Some kind of lily?

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bobbadgley Visalia, CA Aug 03, 2009

I guess that this plant goes dormant . How long do you have to wait until you start watering it again so it will grow and bloom. Anyone know ?? Spectacular blooms

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