Sinningia, Brazilian Gloxinia, Florist's Gloxinia, Miniature Violet Slipper Gloxinia 'Cindy Ella'

Sinningia

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Indianapolis, IN | November 2006 | positive

This is a tetraploid mutant of "cindy", (S. concinna X S. eumorpha). The flowers are large in comparison to the plant. Grows well under ...Read More

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