Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
North America
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Chokecherry
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Chokecherry
In French
Chincherinchee
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Chokecherry
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Chokecherry
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Chokecherry
In Latin
Chincherinchee
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Asparagaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Chokecherry
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Chokecherry Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Chokecherry are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Chincherinchee and Chokecherry
Care of Chincherinchee and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.