Sinningia

Pinkroot

About Sinningia and Pinkroot

Sinningia

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

South America, Brazil

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Number of Varieties

301

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-154-8

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm91.40 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Blue Violet

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus leaf miner

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Glossy

Evergreen

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical

Sinningia

Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Gentianales

Family

Gesnariaceae

Loganiceae

Genus

Sinningia

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gloxinieae

Subfamily

Number of Species

6560

1 27800

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Properties of Sinningia and Pinkroot

Wondering what are the properties of Sinningia and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Sinningia and Pinkroot. Sinningia doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot doesn't have thorns. Also Sinningia does not have fragrant flowers. Sinningia has allergic reactions like and Pinkroot has allergic reactions like . 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 Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sinningia and Pinkroot

Season and care of Sinningia and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Sinningia and Pinkroot Physical Information

Sinningia and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Pinkroot are as follows:

Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Sinningia and Pinkroot

Care of Sinningia and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.