Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Wet lands
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
Indigo
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Deers
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Panicum
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
panikom
Sinningia
In German
panikom
Sinningia
In French
panikom
Sinningia
In Spanish
panikom
Sinningia
In Greek
Panicum
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Panicum
Sinningia
In Polish
Panicum
Sinningia
In Latin
Panicum
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Panicum and Sinningia
Season and care of Panicum and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Sinningia season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Panicum and Sinningia Physical Information
Panicum and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Sinningia are as follows:
Care of Panicum and Sinningia
Care of Panicum and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.