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Sinningia pusilla

 
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Family: Gesneriaceae (jes-ner-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh) (Info)
Species: pusilla (pus-ILL-uh) (Info)

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Category:
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

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

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Medium Blue

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive sieloff On Oct 2, 2006, sieloff from Indianapolis, IN wrote:

Smallest Sinningia species, has been used extensively to create many miniature hybrids. Everblooming and will self sow its seed. Can grow continiously if constantly damp, but will go dormant if the soil dries. The flower has no scent.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Indianapolis, Indiana



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