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Sinningia reitzii

 
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Family: Gesneriaceae (jes-ner-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh) (Info)
Species: reitzii (RITZ-ee-eye) (Info)

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Category:
Bulbs

Height:
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Hardiness:
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Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

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Bloom Color:
Red

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
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Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
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Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Eliza On Apr 7, 2003, Eliza from Bucharest
Romania wrote:

They need a minimum temperature of about 60o F. They may be house or greenhouse plants. They like moist soil and a sunny location with a humid atmosphere and plenty of water. They are easy to grow and from early spring till fall they are blooming.



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