Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Ranunculus
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Ranunkel
In French
Chincherinchee
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
ranúnculo
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Asparagaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Chincherinchee and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Ranunculus. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chincherinchee and Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Ranunculus
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Ranunculus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Ranunculus Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Ranunculus are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Chincherinchee and Ranunculus
Care of Chincherinchee and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.