Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
-
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
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
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Mandarin
Chincherinchee
In German
Mandarin
Kap-Milchstern
In French
mandarin
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
mandarín
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
tangerina
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Mandarynka
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Latin
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Citrus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Mandarin and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Mandarin and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Mandarin and Chincherinchee
Care of Mandarin and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin 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.