Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Pest Free
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA siberica
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Scilla siberica
Sinningia
In German
Sibirischer Blaustern
Sinningia
In French
Scille de Sibérie
Sinningia
In Spanish
siberica Scilla
Sinningia
In Greek
Scilla siberica
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Scilla siberica
Sinningia
In Polish
Cebulica syberyjska
Sinningia
In Latin
Scilla siberica
Sinningia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Properties of Siberian Squill and Sinningia
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Squill and Sinningia? We provide you with everything About Siberian Squill and Sinningia. Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns and Sinningia doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Squill has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and poisonous if ingested and Sinningia has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and poisonous if ingested. 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 Siberian Squill and Sinningia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Sinningia
Season and care of Siberian Squill and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Sinningia season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Squill and Sinningia Physical Information
Siberian Squill and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Sinningia are as follows:
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Siberian Squill and Sinningia
Care of Siberian Squill and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill 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.