Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
South Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Dark 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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Water more 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
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, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Clivia
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Clivia
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Clivia
In French
Chincherinchee
Clivia
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Clivia
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Clivia
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Clivia
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Clivia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chincherinchee and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Clivia. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Clivia
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Clivia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Clivia Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Clivia are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Clivia
Care of Chincherinchee and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.