Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
New Zealand
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
-
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
गोभी पेड़
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Cabbage tree
In French
Chincherinchee
arbre de chou
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
árbol de la col
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
repolho árvore
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Chincherinchee
brassica ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Acidosasa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Chincherinchee and Cabbage Tree
Care of Chincherinchee and Cabbage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.