Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Perennial
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
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.
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
African Iris
Chincherinchee
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Kap-Milchstern
In French
African Iris
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Iris africano
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
African Iris
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Dietes
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Chincherinchee
Season and care of African Iris and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Chincherinchee Physical Information
African Iris and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Chincherinchee are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of African Iris and Chincherinchee
Care of African Iris and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer African Iris 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.