Konjac

Sinningia

About Konjac and Sinningia

Konjac

Sinningia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Southeastern Asia

South America, Brazil

Types

Amorphophallus yunnanensis , Amorphophallus titanum

Number of Varieties

20030

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Well Drained

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-1111-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

10-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Burgundy

White, Red, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction

Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Root mealy bugs

Aphids, Citrus leaf miner

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Allergy

gastro-intestinal problems, Swelling in mouth

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Burns, Cough, Diabetes

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Konjac

Sinningia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arales

Lamiales

Family

Araceae

Gesnariaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Sinningia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Gloxinieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

165

1 27800

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Properties of Konjac and Sinningia

Wondering what are the properties of Konjac and Sinningia? We provide you with everything About Konjac and Sinningia. Konjac doesn't have thorns and Sinningia doesn't have thorns. Also Konjac does not have fragrant flowers. Konjac has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems and Swelling in mouth and Sinningia has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems and Swelling in mouth. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Konjac and Sinningia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Konjac and Sinningia

Season and care of Konjac and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Konjac and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Konjac season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Konjac is Loam and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Konjac is Acidic, Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.

Konjac and Sinningia Physical Information

Konjac and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Konjac height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Konjac and Sinningia are as follows:

Konjac flower color: Purple and Burgundy
Konjac leaf color:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Konjac and Sinningia

Care of Konjac and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Konjac pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, 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 Konjac 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.