Sinningia, Brazilian Gloxinia, Florist's Gloxinia, Miniature Violet Slipper Gloxinia 'White Sprite'

Sinningiapusilla

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)
Species
pusilla (pus-ILL-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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DC metro, VA (Zone 7b) | December 2006 | positive

Sinningia pusilla is a micro miniature Sinnigia, about 1-2 inches tall. White Sprite is a stable white sport, which will grow true from ...Read More

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