Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Dry areas
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
-
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, 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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
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.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Garland
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
अंजीर
Chincherinchee
In German
Echte Feige
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Ficus carica
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Celeste Fig
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Ficus carica
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ficeae
Ornithogaleae
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celeste Fig and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Celeste Fig and Chincherinchee
Care of Celeste Fig and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Celeste Fig 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.