Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Mimulus
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-10
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late 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
Average Water Needs
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, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Larva
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Burns
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Diplacus aurantiacus
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Monkey Flower
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Monkey Flower
In French
Chincherinchee
Monkey Flower
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Monkey Flower
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Monkey Flower
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Monkey Flower
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Monkey Flower
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Monkey Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Diplacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Monkey-flower
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Monkey-flower is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Monkey-flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Monkey-flower season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Monkey-flower Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Monkey-flower physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Monkey-flower are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
- Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Monkey-flower
Care of Chincherinchee and Monkey-flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Monkey-flower 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 Monkey-flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.