Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Africa
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
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Purple
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, Purple
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
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
Loam, Sand
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
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
-
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
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
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
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Chincherinchee and Yardlong Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Yardlong Bean? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Yardlong Bean. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Yardlong Bean season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Yardlong Bean
Care of Chincherinchee and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.