Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
-
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Silver Maple
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Chincherinchee
In German
Silver Maple
Kap-Milchstern
In French
érable argenté
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
arce plateado
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Silver Maple
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Silver Maple
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Acer
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acereae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Silver Maple and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Silver Maple and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Silver Maple and Chincherinchee
Care of Silver Maple and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Silver Maple 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.