Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Birds, Flying insects
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, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
बौना कैटेल
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Chincherinchee
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Chincherinchee and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Dwarf Cattail. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Chincherinchee and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.