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Sinningia, Brazilian Gloxinia, Florist's Gloxinia, Violet Slipper Gloxinia 'Carla'

Sinningia

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Family

Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Not Applicable

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

Red

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Unknown - Tell us

Growing Habit

Succulent

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From leaf cuttings

From herbaceous stem cuttings

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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carpathiangirl

Akron, OH (Zone 5a) | September 2012 | positive

The flowers are finely dotted with red and have a wide red border, another David Thompson's beauty

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