Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Hummingbirds
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
Medicinal Uses
-
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Kap-Milchstern
rosa Ipe
In French
Chincherinchee
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Tecomeae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Pink Ipe
Care of Chincherinchee and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.