Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
South America
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Peanut
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
मूंगफली
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Erdnuss
In French
Chincherinchee
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Maní
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Amendoim
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Arachid
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Asparagaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Peanut
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Peanut season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Chincherinchee and Peanut Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Peanut are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Chincherinchee and Peanut
Care of Chincherinchee and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.