Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Cornus controversa
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Clay, 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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Birds
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.
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Chincherinchee
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Chincherinchee
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Asparagaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Cornoideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Chincherinchee and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.