Sinningia Species, Brazilian Edelweiss
Sinningialeucotricha

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)
Species: leucotricha (loo-koh-TRY-kuh)

Synonym:Rechsteineria leucotricha

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Bronze

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

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

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds