Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Tropical regions, Well Drained, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-11
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray 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 Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Acne, Aging, Antidepressant, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
TULBAGHIA violacea
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Society Garlic
In German
Sinningia
Knoblauch
In Greek
Sinningia
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Sinningia
alho
In Polish
Sinningia
czosnek
In Latin
Sinningia
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Sinningia and Society Garlic
Season and care of Sinningia and Society Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Society Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Society Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Society Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Society Garlic is Neutral.
Sinningia and Society Garlic Physical Information
Sinningia and Society Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Society Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Society Garlic are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Society Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Society Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Sinningia and Society Garlic
Care of Sinningia and Society Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Society Garlic pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Prune ocassionally. In summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Society Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.