Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
China
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Daphne plant
In Hindi
Sun Star
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Sun Star
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Sun Star
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Sun Star
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Sun Star
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Daphne planta
In Polish
Sun Star
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Sun Star
Daphne plant
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Asparagaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Daphne
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Properties of Sun Star and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Sun Star and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Sun Star and Daphne. Sun Star doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Sun Star does not have fragrant flowers. Sun Star has allergic reactions like and Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sun Star and Daphne
Season and care of Sun Star and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Daphne season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Sun Star and Daphne Physical Information
Sun Star and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Daphne are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sun Star and Daphne
Care of Sun Star and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.