Sinningia

Applemint

About Sinningia and Applemint

Sinningia

Applemint

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Herbs

Origin

South America, Brazil

Southern Europe

Types

Number of Varieties

302

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-156-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-5

Sunset Zone

21,22

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm980.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm2.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Blue Violet

White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus leaf miner

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators

Bees, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective

Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical

Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SINNINGIA speciosa

MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'

Common Name

Sinningia, Gloxinia

Applemint, Variegated Applemint

In Hindi

Sinningia

Applemint Tree

In German

Sinningia

Applemint Baum

In French

Sinningia

Applemint Arbre

In Spanish

Sinningia

Árbol Applemint

In Greek

Sinningia

Applemint Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Sinningia

Árvore applemint

In Polish

Sinningia

Applemint Drzewo

In Latin

Sinningia

Applemint ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Gesnariaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Sinningia

Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gloxinieae

Mentheae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

652

1 27800

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Properties of Sinningia and Applemint

Wondering what are the properties of Sinningia and Applemint? We provide you with everything About Sinningia and Applemint. Sinningia doesn't have thorns and Applemint doesn't have thorns. Also Sinningia does not have fragrant flowers. Sinningia has allergic reactions like and Applemint has allergic reactions like . 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 Sinningia and Applemint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sinningia and Applemint

Season and care of Sinningia and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.

Sinningia and Applemint Physical Information

Sinningia and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Applemint are as follows:

Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green

Care of Sinningia and Applemint

Care of Sinningia and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.