Chincherinchee. A very pretty plant with cup-shaped white flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers April to May. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost. Harmful if eaten.
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
A very pretty plant with cup-shaped white flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Ornithogalum |
|---|---|
| Species | thyrsoides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chincherinchee |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep dry when dormant |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant, Cut flower |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division, Seed |
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