Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Traube Tomate
In French
Chincherinchee
tomate uva
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
tomate uva
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
tomate uva
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Chincherinchee
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Asparagaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Solanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Grape Tomato
Care of Chincherinchee and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.