Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
-
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
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
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Macaw
Chincherinchee
In German
Ara
Kap-Milchstern
In French
ara
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
guacamayo
Chincherinchee
In Greek
μακώ
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
arara
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
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Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Ara
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Macaw and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Macaw and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Macaw and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Macaw and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Chincherinchee
Care of Macaw and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.