Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Middle Africa
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Solanum integrifolium
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
imparipinnate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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
Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
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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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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
SOLANUM integrifolium
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
कद्दू पेड़
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Kürbis-Baum
In French
Chincherinchee
arbre de citrouille
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
árbol de calabaza
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
δέντρο κολοκύθας
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
árvore abóbora
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
drzewa dyni
In Latin
Chincherinchee
PEPO ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asparagaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Pumpkin Tree
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Pumpkin Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Pumpkin Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Pumpkin Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Pumpkin Tree Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Pumpkin Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Pumpkin Tree are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
- Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Pumpkin Tree
Care of Chincherinchee and Pumpkin Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Pumpkin Tree 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 Pumpkin Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.