Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Sinningia
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Sinningia
Fullers Karde
In French
Sinningia
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Sinningia
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Sinningia
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Sinningia
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Sinningia
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Sinningia and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Sinningia and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Sinningia and Fuller's Teasel. Sinningia doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Sinningia does not have fragrant flowers. Sinningia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sinningia and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Sinningia and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sinningia and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Sinningia and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Sinningia and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Sinningia and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.