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 Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Grassland
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
Linear
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, 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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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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 dubium
Common Name
winter daphne
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
winter daphne
Sun Star
In German
Daphne odora
Sun Star
In French
Daphne odora
Sun Star
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Sun Star
In Greek
Daphne odora
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Sun Star
In Polish
Daphne odora
Sun Star
In Latin
Daphne odora
Sun Star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Rosopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Daphne
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Winter Daphne and Sun Star
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Sun Star? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Sun Star. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Sun Star doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Sun Star has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Sun Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Sun Star
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Sun Star season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Sun Star Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Sun Star are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Winter Daphne and Sun Star
Care of Winter Daphne and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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.