Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Loam
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Chionodoxa
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Chionodoxa
In French
Chincherinchee
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Properties of Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa
Care of Chincherinchee and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.