Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
buttercup
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Cleanser
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ranunculus ficaria
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Lesser Celandine
Sinningia
In German
Scharbockskraut
Sinningia
In French
Ficaire
Sinningia
In Spanish
celidonia menor
Sinningia
In Greek
Lesser Celandine
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Lesser Celandine
Sinningia
In Polish
Ziarnopłon wiosenny
Sinningia
In Latin
Pavasara mazpurenīte
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lesser Celandine and Sinningia
Wondering what are the properties of Lesser Celandine and Sinningia? We provide you with everything About Lesser Celandine and Sinningia. Lesser Celandine doesn't have thorns and Sinningia doesn't have thorns. Also Lesser Celandine does not have fragrant flowers. Lesser Celandine has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sinningia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lesser Celandine and Sinningia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lesser Celandine and Sinningia
Season and care of Lesser Celandine and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Lesser Celandine and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lesser Celandine season is Spring and Sinningia season is Spring. The type of soil for Lesser Celandine is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lesser Celandine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lesser Celandine and Sinningia Physical Information
Lesser Celandine and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lesser Celandine and Sinningia are as follows:
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Lesser Celandine leaf color: Not Available
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lesser Celandine and Sinningia
Care of Lesser Celandine and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine 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.