Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Grassland
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Wood
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
White Cedar
In Hindi
Sun Star
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Sun Star
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Sun Star
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Sun Star
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Sun Star
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Sun Star
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Sun Star
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Pinophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Asparagaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Sun Star and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Sun Star and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Sun Star and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Sun Star and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sun Star and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Sun Star and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.