Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
Chincherinchee
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Chincherinchee season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Chincherinchee
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem 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.