Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
countryside, Rural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Cutworms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Cutworms, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
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, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
STERNBERGIA
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Sternbergia
In Hindi
Sinningia
Sternbergia
In German
Sinningia
Sternbergia
In French
Sinningia
Sternbergia
In Spanish
Sinningia
Sternbergia
In Greek
Sinningia
Sternbergia
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Sternbergia
In Polish
Sinningia
Sternbergia
In Latin
Sinningia
Sternbergia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Sinningia
Sternbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Sinningia and Sternbergia Lutea
Wondering what are the properties of Sinningia and Sternbergia Lutea? We provide you with everything About Sinningia and Sternbergia Lutea. Sinningia doesn't have thorns and Sternbergia Lutea doesn't have thorns. Also Sinningia does not have fragrant flowers. Sinningia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sternbergia Lutea 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 Sternbergia Lutea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sinningia and Sternbergia Lutea
Season and care of Sinningia and Sternbergia Lutea is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Sternbergia Lutea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sternbergia Lutea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Sternbergia Lutea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sternbergia Lutea is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sinningia and Sternbergia Lutea Physical Information
Sinningia and Sternbergia Lutea physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sternbergia Lutea height is 10.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Sternbergia Lutea are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sternbergia Lutea flower color: White and Yellow
- Sternbergia Lutea leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sinningia and Sternbergia Lutea
Care of Sinningia and Sternbergia Lutea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sternbergia Lutea 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 Sternbergia Lutea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.