Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow, Green
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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
पेकॉन
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Pekannuss
In French
Chincherinchee
Pacanier
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Pecan
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Juglandales
Family
Asparagaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Pecan
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Pecan season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Pecan Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Pecan are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Pecan
Care of Chincherinchee and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.