Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Chincherinchee
In German
Süße Kirsche
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Cerise sucrée
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Chincherinchee
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Prunus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Chincherinchee
Care of Sweet Cherry and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.