Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong Circular Round
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
-
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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 rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Chincherinchee
céleri chou
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
apio col
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
aipo couve
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Asparagaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Celery Cabbage
Care of Chincherinchee and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.