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

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)
Species: pusilla (pus-ILL-uh)
Cultivar: White Sprite

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

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

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

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