Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
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Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, 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
Does not require regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
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Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Macaw
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Ara
In French
Chincherinchee
ara
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
guacamayo
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
μακώ
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
arara
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
ara
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asparagaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Chincherinchee and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Macaw. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Macaw
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Macaw season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Macaw Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Macaw are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Macaw
Care of Chincherinchee and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.