Ornithogalum conicum
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Ornithogalum conicum

Chinkerinchee · Summer chickerinchee · Chincherinchee

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
2
Observations
1

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Chincherinchee grows best with a generous amount of sunlight but can also tolerate sites with moderate sun. It originates from regions that receive abundant sunshine. Both too much and too little light can affect its healthy growth, possibly causing leaf yellowing or reduced development.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Chincherinchee is native to habitats where temperatures range from 59 to 95 °F (15 to 35 ℃). It prefers those conditions, so its placement and care should reflect that.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Chincherinchee is in early spring, as it emerges from dormancy and starts active growth. Feeding supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. While Chincherinchee has fairly low fertilizer requirements, an annual application can improve its survival and encourage stronger, longer-lasting blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Ornithogalum
Family
Asparagaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
28 cm to 49 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
5.08 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Winter
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

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Common Names (3)

en Chinkerinchee
en Summer chickerinchee
en Chincherinchee