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Maori onions (Bulbinella)
Plant Type
Succulent
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Attributes of Maori onions
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Maori onions
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Asphodel
Genus
Maori onions
How to Grow and Care for Maori onions
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Maori onions requires ample sunlight with partial shade, well-draining soil, and moderate watering, avoiding waterlogged conditions. These hardy perennials thrive in cool to mild temperatures. Common challenges include root rot from overwatering and potential infestations of aphids or snails. Seasonal considerations involve reducing water in winter and protecting from frost, while encouraging growth in spring and summer with more frequent watering and deadheading spent blooms to promote further flowering.
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6 most common species：
Maori onion
Maori onion is a robust, perennial herb known for its long, slender leaves and striking yellow inflorescences that rise in dense, vertical racemes. Adaptive to arid conditions, its fleshy foliage stores water, while the blooms attract pollinators, vital for its survival in its native habitat's challenging climate.
Gibbs maori onion
Gibbs maori onion is a perennial herb that flourishes in well-drained, sandy soils typical of its native habitat. It is recognized by its fleshy, linear leaves, and dense, cylindrical flower spikes. The blossoms are a striking yellow, contrasting with the green foliage, and are adapted for pollination by attracting local insect species. The plant's robust root system allows it to withstand dry conditions, making gibbs maori onion a resilient member of its ecosystem.
Maori onion
Maori onion features a striking assembly of tubular yellow-orange flowers atop tall stalks, emerging amidst fleshy, saponin-rich leaves. Adapted to alpine and subalpine zones in New Zealand, its blooms punctuate rocky landscapes from spring to summer, attracting pollinators while enduring harsh, windswept conditions. This hardy perennial’s rosette structure allows it to conserve water and withstand the cold.
Bulbinella gibbsii var. gibbsii
Characterized by elegant racemes of yellow star-shaped flowers, bulbinella gibbsii var. gibbsii is a perennial herb with narrow, succulent leaves that form dense rosettes at its base. Thriving in rocky terrains, bulbinella gibbsii var. gibbsii's fleshy foliage allows it to retain water, a crucial adaptation for survival in its native arid environments. This resilience, combined with its eye-catching blooms, makes bulbinella gibbsii var. gibbsii a distinctive presence in any dry landscape.
Ross lily
Ross lily is a resilient, herbaceous species flourishing in the harsh alpine and subantarctic climates. Its rosette structure of succulent leaves and tall flowering spikes, capped with densely packed yellow blooms, offers a stark contrast against the rugged landscape. The thick foliage stores moisture, enabling ross lily to withstand extreme conditions. The plant's conspicuous bloom acts as a beacon for pollinators in its sparse habitat.
Bulbinella trinervis
Bulbinella trinervis is a perennial succulent with fleshy leaves arranged in a rosette. The plant has a distinctive stalk with bright yellow, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. Bulbinella trinervis thrives in rocky soils, often found in arid environments. Its robust root system enables it to survive lengthy dry spells, with leaves that store moisture and nutrients.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Maori onions
Bulbinella
Plant Type
Succulent
Key Facts About Maori onions
Feedback
Attributes of Maori onions
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Maori onions
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asphodel Genus
Maori onions How to Grow and Care for Maori onions
Feedback
Maori onions requires ample sunlight with partial shade, well-draining soil, and moderate watering, avoiding waterlogged conditions. These hardy perennials thrive in cool to mild temperatures. Common challenges include root rot from overwatering and potential infestations of aphids or snails. Seasonal considerations involve reducing water in winter and protecting from frost, while encouraging growth in spring and summer with more frequent watering and deadheading spent blooms to promote further flowering.
Exploring the Maori onions Plants
Feedback
6 most common species：
Maori onion
Maori onion is a robust, perennial herb known for its long, slender leaves and striking yellow inflorescences that rise in dense, vertical racemes. Adaptive to arid conditions, its fleshy foliage stores water, while the blooms attract pollinators, vital for its survival in its native habitat's challenging climate.
Gibbs maori onion
Gibbs maori onion is a perennial herb that flourishes in well-drained, sandy soils typical of its native habitat. It is recognized by its fleshy, linear leaves, and dense, cylindrical flower spikes. The blossoms are a striking yellow, contrasting with the green foliage, and are adapted for pollination by attracting local insect species. The plant's robust root system allows it to withstand dry conditions, making gibbs maori onion a resilient member of its ecosystem.
Maori onion
Maori onion features a striking assembly of tubular yellow-orange flowers atop tall stalks, emerging amidst fleshy, saponin-rich leaves. Adapted to alpine and subalpine zones in New Zealand, its blooms punctuate rocky landscapes from spring to summer, attracting pollinators while enduring harsh, windswept conditions. This hardy perennial’s rosette structure allows it to conserve water and withstand the cold.
Bulbinella gibbsii var. gibbsii
Characterized by elegant racemes of yellow star-shaped flowers, bulbinella gibbsii var. gibbsii is a perennial herb with narrow, succulent leaves that form dense rosettes at its base. Thriving in rocky terrains, bulbinella gibbsii var. gibbsii's fleshy foliage allows it to retain water, a crucial adaptation for survival in its native arid environments. This resilience, combined with its eye-catching blooms, makes bulbinella gibbsii var. gibbsii a distinctive presence in any dry landscape.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
Identify grow and nurture the better way!
17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
Continue reading in our app - it's better
A database of 400000+ plants
unlimited guides at your fingertips...
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