| Storage Temperature: 36 - 38 F |
| Ethylene Sensitive: Yes |
| Description: Hundreds of small star shaped flowers
cluster at the top of leafless stems, 12 to 24 inches long. |
| Colors: White |
| Botanical Facts: The name is from the Greek words ornis
(bird) and gala (milk). |
| Design Notes: A beautiful, versatile flower adding
line, mass, or accent to many types of arrangements. |
| Purchasing Hints: Purchase stems with 2 or
three flowers open at the base of the spike. The remaining buds should be swelling
and showing color. Avoid stems that are turning yellow as their flowers may not
open. |
| Conditioning: Remove all foliage that will be
below the water line. Cut under water with a sharp knife. Hydrate in a solution of
warm water and commercial floral preservative / floral food for two hours before storage
or usage. |
| Additional Notes: Oronithogalum is
highly phototropic and blossoms will grow toward the light. Store upright and avoid
side light. |
