Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Ukiuki
Chionodoxa
In German
Ukiuki
Chionodoxa
In French
Ukiuki
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Ukiuki
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Ukiuki
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Ukiuki
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Dianella
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
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Properties of Ukiuki and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Ukiuki and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Ukiuki and Chionodoxa. Ukiuki doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Ukiuki does not have fragrant flowers. Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Ukiuki and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ukiuki and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Ukiuki and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Ukiuki and Chionodoxa
Care of Ukiuki and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.