Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Abelia
Chincherinchee
In German
Abelia
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Abelia
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Abelia
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Abelia
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Abelia
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Abelia
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Abelia
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Abelia and Chincherinchee
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Chincherinchee? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Chincherinchee. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Chincherinchee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Abelia and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Chincherinchee season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Abelia and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Abelia and Chincherinchee
Care of Abelia and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.