Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
grain
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Triticale
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
triticale
Chionodoxa
In German
Triticale
Chionodoxa
In French
triticale
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
triticale
Chionodoxa
In Greek
τριτικάλε
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
triticale
Chionodoxa
In Polish
pszenżyto
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Triticum
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Order
Agaricales
Liliales
Genus
Triticosecale
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Triticale and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Triticale and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Triticale and Chionodoxa. Triticale doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Triticale does not have fragrant flowers. Triticale has allergic reactions like and Chionodoxa 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 Triticale and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Triticale and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Triticale and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Triticale and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Triticale and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Triticale and Chionodoxa
Care of Triticale and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Triticale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.