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Sinningia

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Family

Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Sun Exposure

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Danger

Not Applicable

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Dark Blue

Fruit Colors

Blooms repeatedly

Growing Habit

Succulent

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From leaf cuttings

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Bulbs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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sieloff

Indianapolis, IN | October 2006 | positive

Micro-miniature Sinningia which is a cross between S. concinna and S. pusilla 'white sprite'. It is sterile and will not set seed. Grows ...Read More

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