Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
gardens, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
HELICONIA bihai
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Firebird
In German
Chionodoxa
Firebird
In French
Chionodoxa
Oiseau de feu
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Firebird
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Firebird
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Firebird
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Firebird
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Oedipus
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Not Available
Class
Cestoda
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Liliaceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Heliconia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Chionodoxa and Red Palulu
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Red Palulu? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Red Palulu. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Red Palulu doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Red Palulu has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Chionodoxa and Red Palulu and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Red Palulu
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Red Palulu is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Red Palulu Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Red Palulu season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Red Palulu Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Red Palulu physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Red Palulu are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Red Palulu
Care of Chionodoxa and Red Palulu include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Palulu 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 Red Palulu needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
