Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico
Types
not available
lucky clover is a type of clover
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
OXALIS tetraphylla
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Lucky Clover
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Glücksklee
In French
Chincherinchee
trèfle porte-bonheur
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
trébol de la suerte
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
τυχερό τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
trevo da sorte
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
lucky koniczyny
In Latin
Chincherinchee
felix Trifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Asparagaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Trifolium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Faboideae
Properties of Chincherinchee and Lucky Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Lucky Clover? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Lucky Clover. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Lucky Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Lucky Clover 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 Lucky Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Lucky Clover
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Lucky Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Lucky Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Lucky Clover season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Lucky Clover Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Lucky Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Lucky Clover are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
- Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Care of Chincherinchee and Lucky Clover
Care of Chincherinchee and Lucky Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Lucky Clover 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 Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
