Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Central America, Mexico
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
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Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Throat itching, Vomiting
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
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
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Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Mousemelon
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Maus Melone
In French
Chincherinchee
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Mousemelon
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
melão rato
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
mysz melona
In Latin
Chincherinchee
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asparagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Cucumis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Mouse Melon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Mouse Melon
Care of Chincherinchee and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.