Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Asia
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Hydrangea
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Hortensie
In French
Chincherinchee
Hortensia
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Hortensia
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Hortênsia
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Hortensja
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Hibiscus
Family
Asparagaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Chincherinchee and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Ubi. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Ubi 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 Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Ubi
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Ubi season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Ubi Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Ubi are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Ubi
Care of Chincherinchee and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.