Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
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Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Do Not over Water, Requires 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
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Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Kap-Milchstern
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Chincherinchee
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
mandrake americano
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Asparagaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Mayapple
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Mayapple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Mayapple Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Mayapple are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Mayapple
Care of Chincherinchee and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.