Plant profile
Gagea antakiensis
Gagea antakiensis Kayikçi, Ocak & Teksen
Gagea antakiensis is a plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, characterized by its small and delicate flowers. It typically grows in well-drained soils and indirect light.
From Wikipedia
Gagea antakiensis, commonly known as the Antakya gagea, is a flowering plant in the family Liliaceae. It is endemic to Turkey. It is classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Open-data facts
- Life form
- bulbous geophyte
- Climate
- Temperate climate origin.
- Origin / area
- Its known area of origin points to: CS. Turkey.
Basic care
- Watering
- Medium frequency; adjust for heat and pot size.
- Light
- Place in a bright spot with a curtain or beside the window.
- Temperature
- Comfortable indoor temperatures, without extremes.
- Humidity
- Avoid both very dry air and constant vapour.
Pet toxicity
Not a safe plant for animals to nibble on leaves or stems.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q42742957) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (9260773) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (77141047-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- Wikipedia — lead extract (CC BY-SA)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).