Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Sinningia
Hydrangea
In German
Sinningia
Hortensie
In French
Sinningia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sinningia
Hortensia
In Greek
Sinningia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Sinningia
Hortensja
In Latin
Sinningia
Hibiscus
Family
Gesnariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sinningia and Bugleweed
Season and care of Sinningia and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sinningia and Bugleweed Physical Information
Sinningia and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Bugleweed are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Sinningia and Bugleweed
Care of Sinningia and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.