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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - this is a hybrid between Sinningia hirsuta and Sinningia kautskyi, created by Dave Zaitlin & Mauro Peixoto. |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Tuberous herb to 12cm tall, stems short, giving this species a rosette like appearance. |
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| Foliage | Leaves soft hairy, to 4cm in length, mid green to dull olive green. Petioles dull reddish - purplish green. |
| Flowers | Flowers white - pale bluish white/ lavender, throat with purple markings. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon, Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting, Storage Organ |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Purple, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
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Others
| Master ID | 30608 |
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| Species ID | 4917 |
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