Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
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Habitat
Grassland
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
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In Hindi
Sun Star
Twinleaf
In German
Sun Star
Twinleaf
In French
Sun Star
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Sun Star
Twinleaf
In Greek
Sun Star
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Twinleaf
In Polish
Sun Star
Twinleaf
In Latin
Sun Star
Twinleaf
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Asparagaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Sun Star and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Sun Star and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Sun Star and Twinleaf. Sun Star doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Sun Star does not have fragrant flowers. Sun Star has allergic reactions like and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sun Star and Twinleaf
Season and care of Sun Star and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sun Star and Twinleaf Physical Information
Sun Star and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Twinleaf are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Sun Star and Twinleaf
Care of Sun Star and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.