Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Western Asia
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Grassland
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
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Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Sun Star
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Sun Star
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Sun Star
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Sun Star
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Sun Star
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Sun Star
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Sun Star
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Asparagaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sun Star and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Sun Star and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sun Star and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Sun Star and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Sun Star and Bing Cherry
Care of Sun Star and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.