Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
White Willow
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
White Willow
Sinningia
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Sinningia
In French
Le saule blanc
Sinningia
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Sinningia
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Sinningia
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Sinningia
In Polish
wierzba biała
Sinningia
In Latin
Populus alba
Sinningia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Salicaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Sinningia
Season and care of White Willow and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Sinningia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Sinningia Physical Information
White Willow and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Sinningia are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Sinningia
Care of White Willow and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.