Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
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Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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 flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
-
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Chincherinchee
In German
Ranunkel
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Ranunculus
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Ranunculus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Ranunculus and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Ranunculus and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Ranunculus and Chincherinchee
Care of Ranunculus and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Ranunculus 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.