Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Ginkgo
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
Sinningia
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Sinningia
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Sinningia
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Sinningia
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Sinningia
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Sinningia
In Latin
Gingko
Sinningia
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Lamiales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Sinningia
Season and care of Ginkgo and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginkgo and Sinningia Physical Information
Ginkgo and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Sinningia are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ginkgo and Sinningia
Care of Ginkgo and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo 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.