Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cylindrical
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
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Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Crapemyrtle
In French
Chincherinchee
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Asparagaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Chincherinchee and Crapemyrtle
Care of Chincherinchee and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.