Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark 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 Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
In Hindi
Sinningia
HIPPEASTRUM
In German
Sinningia
HIPPEASTRUM
In French
Sinningia
HIPPEASTRUM
In Spanish
Sinningia
Hippeastrum
In Greek
Sinningia
Hippeastrum
In Portuguese
Sinningia
HIPPEASTRUM
In Polish
Sinningia
Hippeastrum
In Latin
Sinningia
Hippeastrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Sinningia
Amaryllis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Sinningia and Hippeastrum
Season and care of Sinningia and Hippeastrum is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Hippeastrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hippeastrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Sinningia and Hippeastrum Physical Information
Sinningia and Hippeastrum physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Hippeastrum are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sinningia and Hippeastrum
Care of Sinningia and Hippeastrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hippeastrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.