Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
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Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
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.
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
शैरन फल
Chincherinchee
In German
Sharon Frucht
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Sharon Fruit
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Sharon fructus
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ebenaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Diospyreae
Ornithogaleae
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sharon Fruit and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Sharon Fruit and Chincherinchee
Care of Sharon Fruit and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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.