Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Dermatitis
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Chincherinchee
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Butternut Squash and Chincherinchee
Care of Butternut Squash and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Butternut Squash 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.