Crocosmia aurea aka Falling Stars

With a bit of knowledge and dedication, you can successfully care for Falling Stars, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking a moderate challenge.

Falling Stars should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Falling Stars is very sensitive to dry soil. To ensure your Montbretia is thriving and blooming, choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil should still allow for adequate drainage and contain lots of organic matter. Coco coir or sphagnum moss are great soil additives that will help to retain moisture and provide your Golden Montbretia with the nutrients it needs for healthy growth. Make sure to mix these soil additives into the potting soil before planting and water the soil thoroughly. By providing your Falling Stars with a well-draining, moisture-retaining soil, you can help to maximize its growth and keep it blooming.

To ensure optimal growth, the Falling Stars prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the wintertime, it is common for Falling Stars plants to go dormant and their growth rate may slow down. Therefore, the amount of waterings should be spaced out more.

Ploi lacks confirmed information on the toxicity of this plant. If you, a relative, or your pet accidentally consume plant material with unknown toxicity, it's best to consult a medical expert.

Falling Stars’s native range is S. Africa.