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siningia Ruby-house plant


siningia Ruby-house plant (siningia)

A mini relative of Gloxinia! the flower is about an inch.the leaves are thin and you can see the veins in red,Largest leaf is 2x1-1/2", it is a tuber/bulbit is about 20 years old . I made another from its ofset.Moist,African violet soil, and filtered bright light.Should be transplanted about every 6 mo.in the late spring it flowers continualy, right now only one blossom



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It sits on a shelf over the kitchen sink.it is in a 3" pot with 3 stems, off the bulbit.the leaves have a stiff, furry serface.

25 Jul, 2011

 

If Siningia lasts 20 years I must try one! Excellent Mary!
I left my Gloxinia in dormancy in the conservatory fully intending to repot in the spring, but it burst back into life before I did it.

25 Jul, 2011



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