Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
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
organic fertlizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
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
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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
PINUS echinata
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
Sinningia
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Sinningia
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Sinningia
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
Sinningia
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
Sinningia
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Sinningia
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Sinningia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia
Wondering what are the properties of Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia? We provide you with everything About Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia. Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns and Sinningia doesn't have thorns. Also Shortleaf Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Shortleaf Pine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sinningia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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.