Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray 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
Oblong
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Anti-fungal, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
Ipomoea quamoclit
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
star glory , hummingbird vine
In Hindi
Sinningia
Kunjlata
In German
Sinningia
Ipomoea quamoclit
In French
Sinningia
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Spanish
Sinningia
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Greek
Sinningia
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Polish
Sinningia
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Latin
Sinningia
Ipomoea quamoclit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sinningia and Cypress Vine
Wondering what are the properties of Sinningia and Cypress Vine? We provide you with everything About Sinningia and Cypress Vine. Sinningia doesn't have thorns and Cypress Vine doesn't have thorns. Also Sinningia does not have fragrant flowers. Sinningia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cypress Vine has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Cypress Vine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sinningia and Cypress Vine
Season and care of Sinningia and Cypress Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Cypress Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cypress Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sinningia and Cypress Vine Physical Information
Sinningia and Cypress Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Cypress Vine are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
- Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sinningia and Cypress Vine
Care of Sinningia and Cypress Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cypress Vine pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune to control growth, 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 Cypress Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.