Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Pink
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYDALIS sempervirens
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Capnoides
Sinningia
In German
Capnoides
Sinningia
In French
capnoides
Sinningia
In Spanish
Capnoides
Sinningia
In Greek
Capnoides
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Capnoides
Sinningia
In Polish
Capnoides
Sinningia
In Latin
capnoides
Sinningia
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Lamiales
Family
Fumariaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Hypholoma
Sinningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Fumarieae
Gloxinieae
Season and Care of Capnoides and Sinningia
Season and care of Capnoides and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Capnoides and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capnoides season is Summer and Fall and Sinningia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capnoides is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Capnoides and Sinningia Physical Information
Capnoides and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Capnoides and Sinningia are as follows:
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Capnoides and Sinningia
Care of Capnoides and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capnoides 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.