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

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)
Cultivar: Laura

Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

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

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

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

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