Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Sinningia
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Sinningia
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Sinningia
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Sinningia
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Sinningia
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Sinningia
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Sinningia
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Acacieae
Season and Care of Sinningia and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Sinningia and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sinningia and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Sinningia and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sinningia and Bird Cherry
Care of Sinningia and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.