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Sinningia, Brazilian Gloxinia, Florist's Gloxinia, Miniature Violet Slipper Gloxinia 'Laura'

Sinningia

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Sinningia 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
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Indianapolis, IN | November 2006 | positive

Average sized miniature sinningia under 4 inches tall. Its parent was S. "purple crest" (selfed).

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