Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
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
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Loam, 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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Skin cuts
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
echinocactus
In German
Kap-Milchstern
echinocactus
In French
Chincherinchee
echinocactus
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
echinocactus
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Echinocactus
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Echinocactus
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asparagaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Echinocactus
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Echinocactus Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Echinocactus are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Chincherinchee and Echinocactus
Care of Chincherinchee and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.