Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
Sinningia
शकरकंद
In German
Sinningia
Palmlilie
In French
Sinningia
Yucca
In Spanish
Sinningia
Yucca
In Portuguese
Sinningia
iúca
In Polish
Sinningia
yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sinningia and Yuca
Season and care of Sinningia and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sinningia and Yuca Physical Information
Sinningia and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Yuca are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Sinningia and Yuca
Care of Sinningia and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.