Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Chincherinchee
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Chincherinchee
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Chincherinchee and Chincherinchee
Care of Chincherinchee and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.