Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
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Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
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Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Broccoli
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
ब्रोकली
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Brokkoli
In French
Chincherinchee
Brocoli
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Brócoli
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
brócolis
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
brokuły
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Asparagaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Broccoli
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Broccoli Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Broccoli are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Broccoli
Care of Chincherinchee and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.