Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
it is a type of lily
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Bluffs, bottomlands, ditches, limestone outcrops, meadows, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Black
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 and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Insects, Rodent, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
ZEPHYRANTHES atamasco
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Atamasco Lily, Rain Lily
In Hindi
Sinningia
वर्षा लिली
In German
Sinningia
regen-Lilie
In French
Sinningia
pluie Lily
In Spanish
Sinningia
lirio de la lluvia
In Greek
Sinningia
βροχή Lily
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Lily chuva
In Polish
Sinningia
deszcz Lily
In Latin
Sinningia
Pluvia lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Sinningia
Zephyranthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Hippeastreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sinningia and Rain Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Sinningia and Rain Lily? We provide you with everything About Sinningia and Rain Lily. Sinningia doesn't have thorns and Rain Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Sinningia does not have fragrant flowers. Sinningia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rain Lily 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 Rain Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sinningia and Rain Lily
Season and care of Sinningia and Rain Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Rain Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rain Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Rain Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Rain Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Sinningia and Rain Lily Physical Information
Sinningia and Rain Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Rain Lily height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Rain Lily are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rain Lily flower color: White
- Rain Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sinningia and Rain Lily
Care of Sinningia and Rain Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Rain Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rain Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.