Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
9-9-6
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TULIPA
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Tulip
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
Chincherinchee
In German
Tulpe
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Tulipe
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
tulipán
Chincherinchee
In Greek
τουλίπα
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Tulipa
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Tulipan
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Tulip
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Tulipa
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Tulip and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Tulip and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Chincherinchee season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Tulip and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Tulip and Chincherinchee
Care of Tulip and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.