Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Throat itching
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Chionodoxa
In German
cherry Plum
Chionodoxa
In French
Prunus
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Chionodoxa
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color:
Cherry Plum leaf color:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Plum and Chionodoxa
Care of Cherry Plum and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.