Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Sun Star
Hydrangea
In German
Sun Star
Hortensie
In French
Sun Star
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sun Star
Hortensia
In Greek
Sun Star
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Hortênsia
In Polish
Sun Star
Hortensja
In Latin
Sun Star
Hibiscus
Family
Asparagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Sun Star and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Sun Star and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Sun Star and Chaco. Sun Star doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Sun Star does not have fragrant flowers. Sun Star has allergic reactions like and Chaco has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sun Star and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sun Star and Chaco
Season and care of Sun Star and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Chaco season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sun Star and Chaco Physical Information
Sun Star and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Chaco are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Sun Star and Chaco
Care of Sun Star and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.