Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Orange
In Hindi
Sinningia
नारंगी
In German
Sinningia
Orange
In French
Sinningia
Orange
In Spanish
Sinningia
naranja
In Greek
Sinningia
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Sinningia
laranja
In Polish
Sinningia
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Sinningia
aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Sinningia and Orange
Season and care of Sinningia and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Sinningia and Orange Physical Information
Sinningia and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Orange are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sinningia and Orange
Care of Sinningia and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Orange 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.