Sinningia leucotricha grow and care – herbaceous geophyte succulent of the genus Sinningia also known as Brazilian Edelweiss, Sinningia leucotricha perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 9-11.
Leaves color green, slivery-gray with white, in elliptic to deltoid shape
Sinningia leucotricha flower
Flower color red-orange in cone shape the flowers grow in clusters in the top of the leaves
Sinningia leucotricha for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Sinningia leucotricha growing and care:
Well drained soil, More than light frost
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Slugs, snails, aphids
Pruning season:
Entire year
How to prune:
Dead leaves and flowers
Size of the plant?
20-60 cm, 8-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Red-orange flowers in cone shape the flowers grow in clusters in the top of the leaves
Scientific name:
Sinningia leucotricha