Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
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Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
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In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Twinleaf
In German
Chionodoxa
Twinleaf
In French
Chionodoxa
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Twinleaf
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Twinleaf
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Twinleaf
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Twinleaf
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Ranunculales
Family
Liliaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Chionodoxa and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Twinleaf. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Twinleaf
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Twinleaf Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Twinleaf are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Twinleaf
Care of Chionodoxa and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.