Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Barley
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In German
Gerste
Sinningia
In Spanish
cebada
Sinningia
In Greek
κριθάρι
Sinningia
In Portuguese
cevada
Sinningia
In Polish
jęczmień
Sinningia
In Latin
hordei
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Sinningia
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Sinningia? We provide you with everything About Barley and Sinningia. Barley doesn't have thorns and Sinningia doesn't have thorns. Also Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Barley has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing and Sinningia has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing. 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 Barley and Sinningia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Sinningia
Season and care of Barley and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Sinningia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Barley and Sinningia Physical Information
Barley and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Barley and Sinningia are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Barley and Sinningia
Care of Barley and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.