Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
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Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Chincherinchee
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Asparagaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Black Cherry
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Black Cherry Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Black Cherry are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Black Cherry
Care of Chincherinchee and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.