Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
grain
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
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Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
10 - 2
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
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
Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early 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
Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part 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
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
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.
Farmland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fibre
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
X TRITICOSECALE
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Triticale
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
triticale
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Triticale
In French
Chincherinchee
triticale
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
triticale
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
τριτικάλε
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
triticale
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
pszenżyto
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Triticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Agaricales
Family
Asparagaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Triticosecale
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Triticeae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Triticale
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Triticale is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Triticale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Triticale season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Triticale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Triticale Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Triticale physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Triticale are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Triticale flower color: Yellow
- Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Triticale
Care of Chincherinchee and Triticale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Triticale 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 Triticale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.