Chincherinchee

Azalea

About Chincherinchee and Azalea

Chincherinchee

Azalea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Number of Varieties

2510

0 40000

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Habitat

marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes

Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-108-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-7

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Gold

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Insects, pollinators

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

Common Name

Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem

Evergreen Azalea

In Hindi

Chincherinchee

Azalea

In German

Kap-Milchstern

Azalee

In French

Chincherinchee

azalée

In Spanish

Chincherinchee

azalea

In Greek

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

αζάλεα

In Portuguese

Chinkerinchee

Azalea

In Polish

Chincherinchee,

azalia

In Latin

Chincherinchee

Azalea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Ericales

Family

Asparagaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Ornithogalum

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ornithogaleae

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Scilloideae

Ericoideae

Number of Species

1801024

1 27800

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Properties of Chincherinchee and Azalea

Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Azalea? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Azalea. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Azalea has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic. 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 Chincherinchee and Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Azalea

Season and care of Chincherinchee and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Azalea season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.

Chincherinchee and Azalea Physical Information

Chincherinchee and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Azalea are as follows:

Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Chincherinchee and Azalea

Care of Chincherinchee and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.