Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Hydrangea
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Hortensie
In French
Chincherinchee
Hortensia
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Hortensia
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Hortênsia
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Hortensja
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Hibiscus
Family
Asparagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Chincherinchee and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Batavia. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Batavia 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 Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Batavia
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Batavia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Batavia Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Batavia are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Batavia
Care of Chincherinchee and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Batavia 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 Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.