Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
grain
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
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Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
10-7
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
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
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, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Triticale
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
triticale
Sun Star
In German
Triticale
Sun Star
In French
triticale
Sun Star
In Spanish
triticale
Sun Star
In Greek
τριτικάλε
Sun Star
In Portuguese
triticale
Sun Star
In Polish
pszenżyto
Sun Star
In Latin
Triticum
Sun Star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Agaricales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Ornithogaleae
Season and Care of Triticale and Sun Star
Season and care of Triticale and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Sun Star season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Triticale and Sun Star Physical Information
Triticale and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Sun Star are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Triticale and Sun Star
Care of Triticale and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.