Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
South America, Brazil
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
-
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
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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 billbergii
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Tabebuia
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Tabebuia
In French
Chincherinchee
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Tabebuia
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Tabebuia
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Tabebuia
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Tabebuia
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Tabebuia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Tabebuia
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Tabebuia Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Tabebuia are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Tabebuia
Care of Chincherinchee and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.