Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
India
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly 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
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Water Spinach
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Chincherinchee
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Asparagaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Water Spinach
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Water Spinach Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Water Spinach are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Water Spinach
Care of Chincherinchee and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.