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

Sinningia

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Family

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

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Genus

Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

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Sun Exposure

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Danger

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

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

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Coral/Apricot

Fruit Colors

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Growing Habit

Smooth

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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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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aprilwillis

Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | November 2006 | positive

My daughter and I have grown this plant outdoors, year round in zone 9b; both in the ground & in pots. It does not require any real speci...Read More

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