Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Indian Corn
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
इंडियन मकई
Chionodoxa
In German
Mahiz
Chionodoxa
In French
maïs
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Maíz indio
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Αραβόσιτος
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
milho
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Indian Corn
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Latin Re frumentaria
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Streptophyta
Platyhelminthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Indian Corn and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Corn and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Indian Corn and Chionodoxa. Indian Corn doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing 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 Indian Corn and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Corn and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Indian Corn and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Corn and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Indian Corn is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Corn is Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Corn and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Indian Corn and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Indian Corn and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Indian Corn flower color:
Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Corn and Chionodoxa
Care of Indian Corn and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.