African Violets and Gesneriads: December Photos and Chit Chat, 1 by bsimpson1972

bsimpson1972 wrote:
Hey zozzl!

Couldn't be easier than growing Sinningia speciosa from seed.

They germinate within a few days if the seed is fresh and take a little longer when it's a little older.

Growth rate is fast. They only take a few months from seed to first bloom.

General care is pretty much the same as for Violets. The difference is that Sinningias are tuberous and may go dormant for a few weeks up to a few months. In that case, cut back on watering and just wait until new shoots start emerging from the tuber.

The one on the left is a large, pink slipper and the one on the right is a darker pink peloric one.

Olaf


I started a few last year in December and the three that I kept are getting ready for their second bloom.