Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Chincherinchee
In German
Epidendrum
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Epidendrum
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Epidendrum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Epidendrum
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Epidendrum
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Epidendrum and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Epidendrum and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Epidendrum and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Epidendrum and Chincherinchee
Care of Epidendrum and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.