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Sinningia Species, Brazilian Foxglove

Sinningiaconspicua

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Sinningia conspicua by sieloff
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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
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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 pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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sieloff
Indianapolis, IN | June 2006 | positive

Very easy to grow from seed which will remain viable for decades if cool and dry. Like many gesneriads, it can also be propagated by leaf...Read More

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