Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
shade of upland trees
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
winter daphne
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
winter daphne
Chincherinchee
In German
Daphne odora
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Daphne odora
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Daphne odora
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Daphne odora
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Daphne odora
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Daphne
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Winter Daphne and Chincherinchee
Care of Winter Daphne and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done 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 Winter Daphne 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.