Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Asia
Types
-
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Spinach
In German
Sinningia
Spinat
In French
Sinningia
Épinards
In Spanish
Sinningia
Espinacas
In Greek
Sinningia
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Espinafre
In Polish
Sinningia
Szpinak
In Latin
Sinningia
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Anserineae
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Sinningia and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Sinningia and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Sinningia and Spinach. Sinningia doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Sinningia does not have fragrant flowers. Sinningia has allergic reactions like and Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sinningia and Spinach
Season and care of Sinningia and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sinningia and Spinach Physical Information
Sinningia and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Spinach are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sinningia and Spinach
Care of Sinningia and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.