Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
-
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
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
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
-
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Chincherinchee
In German
Köcherbaum
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Quiver Tree
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Chincherinchee
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Aloaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Quiver Tree and Chincherinchee
Care of Quiver Tree and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Quiver Tree 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.