Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
फर्न पाइन
In German
Chionodoxa
Fern Pinien
In French
Chionodoxa
pin Fern
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
pino helecho
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
pinho Fern
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Fern sosna
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Fern pinus
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Afrocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Fern Pine
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Fern Pine season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Fern Pine Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Fern Pine are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Fern Pine
Care of Chionodoxa and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.