Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
South America, Brazil
Types
it is a type of lily
Not available
Habitat
Bluffs, bottomlands, ditches, limestone outcrops, meadows, Wet Woods
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Long linear and narrow
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Insects, Rodent, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
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
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZEPHYRANTHES atamasco
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Atamasco Lily, Rain Lily
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
वर्षा लिली
Sinningia
In German
regen-Lilie
Sinningia
In French
pluie Lily
Sinningia
In Spanish
lirio de la lluvia
Sinningia
In Greek
βροχή Lily
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Lily chuva
Sinningia
In Polish
deszcz Lily
Sinningia
In Latin
Pluvia lilium
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Zephyranthes
Sinningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hippeastreae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rain Lily and Sinningia
Wondering what are the properties of Rain Lily and Sinningia? We provide you with everything About Rain Lily and Sinningia. Rain Lily doesn't have thorns and Sinningia doesn't have thorns. Also Rain Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Rain Lily 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 Rain Lily and Sinningia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rain Lily and Sinningia
Season and care of Rain Lily and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Rain Lily and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rain Lily season is Spring and Winter and Sinningia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Rain Lily is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rain Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Rain Lily and Sinningia Physical Information
Rain Lily and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Rain Lily height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Rain Lily and Sinningia are as follows:
Rain Lily flower color: White
Rain Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rain Lily and Sinningia
Care of Rain Lily and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rain Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rain Lily 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.