Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
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Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
candelabro
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
candelabro
Sun Star
In German
candelabro
Sun Star
In French
candelabro
Sun Star
In Spanish
candelabro
Sun Star
In Greek
candelabro
Sun Star
In Portuguese
candelabro
Sun Star
In Polish
candelabro
Sun Star
In Latin
candelabro
Sun Star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Browningia
Ornithogalum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Candelabro and Sun Star
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Sun Star? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Sun Star. Candelabro has thorns and Sun Star doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like and Sun Star has allergic reactions like . 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 Candelabro and Sun Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Sun Star
Season and care of Candelabro and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Sun Star season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Sun Star Physical Information
Candelabro and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Sun Star are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Sun Star
Care of Candelabro and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sun Star pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.