Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
Evergreen Conifer
-
Habitat
Mountains, subtropical regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Sinningia
In German
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
Sinningia
In French
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Sinningia
In Spanish
Enano Alberta Spruce
Sinningia
In Greek
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Anão Alberta Spruce
Sinningia
In Polish
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Sinningia
In Latin
Spruce Alberta Nane
Sinningia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Sinningia
Season and care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Sinningia Physical Information
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Sinningia are as follows:
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Sinningia
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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 Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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.