Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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South America, Brazil
Types
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
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Habitat
Mountains, Upland
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney problems
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
Sinningia
In German
Dahlie
Sinningia
In French
Dahlia
Sinningia
In Spanish
Dalia
Sinningia
In Greek
Ντάλια
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Dália
Sinningia
In Polish
Dalia
Sinningia
In Latin
Dahlia
Sinningia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Gloxinieae
Season and Care of Dahlia and Sinningia
Season and care of Dahlia and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Dahlia and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dahlia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dahlia is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dahlia is Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Dahlia and Sinningia Physical Information
Dahlia and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dahlia and Sinningia are as follows:
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
Dahlia leaf color: Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dahlia and Sinningia
Care of Dahlia and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dahlia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dahlia 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.