Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
-
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Tropical regions
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
Flower Color
-
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Hatiora
Chincherinchee
In German
Hatiora
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Hatiora
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Hatiora
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Hatiora
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
hatiora
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Hatiora
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Hatiora and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Hatiora and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Chincherinchee season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Hatiora and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Chincherinchee
Care of Hatiora and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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.