Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Japan
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
sasanqua
Chincherinchee
In German
sasanqua
Kap-Milchstern
In French
sasanqua
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
sasanqua
Chincherinchee
In Greek
sasanqua
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Sasankya
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Sasankya
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Asparagales
Family
Theaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Camellia
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Sasanqua and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Sasanqua and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Sasanqua and Chincherinchee
Care of Sasanqua and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua 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.
