Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
-
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
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Tilaka
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Tilapia
In French
Chincherinchee
Tilapia
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
tilapia
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
tilaka
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
tilaka
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
tilakiem
In Latin
Chincherinchee
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ebenales
Family
Asparagaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chincherinchee and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Tilaka. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Tilaka
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Tilaka Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Tilaka are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Tilaka
Care of Chincherinchee and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.