Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
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Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Sinningia
echinocactus
In German
Sinningia
echinocactus
In French
Sinningia
echinocactus
In Spanish
Sinningia
echinocactus
In Greek
Sinningia
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Echinocactus
In Polish
Sinningia
Echinocactus
In Latin
Sinningia
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sinningia
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sinningia and Echinocactus
Season and care of Sinningia and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sinningia and Echinocactus Physical Information
Sinningia and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Echinocactus are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Sinningia and Echinocactus
Care of Sinningia and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.