Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Chincherinchee
In German
Hortensie
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Hortensia
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Hortensia
Chincherinchee
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Hortensja
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Hibiscus
Chincherinchee
Family
Rosaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Chincherinchee season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee
Care of Chocolate-root and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.