Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, 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
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Chincherinchee
In German
Cotyledon
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Cotyledon
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Chincherinchee
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Liścień
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Cotyledon
Chincherinchee
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Ornithogalum
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Cotyledon and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Cotyledon and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Cotyledon and Chincherinchee
Care of Cotyledon and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.