Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
-
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Celosia
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Celosia
Sinningia
In German
Celosia
Sinningia
In French
Celosia
Sinningia
In Spanish
Celosia
Sinningia
In Greek
Celosia
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Celosia
Sinningia
In Polish
celosia
Sinningia
In Latin
Celosia
Sinningia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celosia and Sinningia
Season and care of Celosia and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Celosia and Sinningia Physical Information
Celosia and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Sinningia are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Celosia and Sinningia
Care of Celosia and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celosia 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.