Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
China
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Acer griseum
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
-
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, 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
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
ACER griseum
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Paperbark Maple
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
paperbark maple
In German
Kap-Milchstern
paperbark Ahorn
In French
Chincherinchee
érable paperbark
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
arce paperbark
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Paperbark σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
de bordo paperbark
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
klon paperbark
In Latin
Chincherinchee
paperbark acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Asparagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Paperbark Maple
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Paperbark Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Paperbark Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Paperbark Maple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Paperbark Maple Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Paperbark Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Paperbark Maple are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
- Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Paperbark Maple
Care of Chincherinchee and Paperbark Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.