Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Reniform
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
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
-
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Beans
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
बीजपत्र
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Cotyledon
In French
Chincherinchee
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Cotyledon
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Cotyledon
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Liścień
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Cotyledon
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Asparagaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Rosids
Properties of Chincherinchee and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Cotyledon. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Cotyledon
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Cotyledon Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Cotyledon are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Cotyledon
Care of Chincherinchee and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.