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Glory Of The Snow Plant Care
Chionodoxa luciliae Boiss.
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This plant is known for its star-shaped, sky blue flowers with white centers, resembling a heavenly blue carpet. Originating from Turkey, Chionodoxa luciliae is sought after by plant collectors for its early bloom in spring, adding a burst of color to gardens after a long winter.
Every 7–14 days
Partial shade to full sun
50–70°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Glory Of The Snow?
Water Glory Of The Snow every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–70°F (10–21°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Glory Of The Snow?
Glory Of The Snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) belongs to the Asparagaceae family within the Chionodoxa genus. Glory Of The Snow is native to Turkey, Greece. Glory Of The Snow is also known as Lucile's Glory of the Snow.
Glory Of The Snow displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Glory Of The Snow produces star-shaped flowers in shades of blue, pink, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Glory Of The Snow?
Chionodoxa luciliae requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Glory Of The Snow Need?
Glory Of The Snow thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Glory Of The Snow Prefer?
Chionodoxa luciliae grows best at temperatures of 50–70°F. Glory Of The Snow prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–70°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Glory Of The Snow?
Well-draining, sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Glory Of The Snow to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Glory Of The Snow?
Feed Glory Of The Snow every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Glory Of The Snow?
Divide and replant bulbs every 3-4 years. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Glory Of The Snow?
Glory Of The Snow can be propagated through division of bulbs.
Is the Glory Of The Snow Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Glory Of The Snow, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Glory Of The Snow?
Glory Of The Snow is susceptible to slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Glory Of The Snow Need?
Glory Of The Snow grows outdoors in USDA Zone 3a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 3a. Glory Of The Snow is native to Turkey, Greece.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Glory Of The Snow is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Chionodoxa genus — compare its care with other Chionodoxa species on PlantoScan.
Chionodoxa is part of the Asparagaceae plant family — browse all Asparagaceae genera and species.
Glory Of The Snow thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chionodoxa luciliae Boiss., family Asparagaceae (first published in Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 61 (1844)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Glory Of The Snow, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Екатерина Гущина, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 3a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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