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Sinningia 'Stone's Yulia'
| Family Name: | Gesneriaceae |
Sinningia ‘Stone’s Yulia’ is a short tuberous herb with hairy egg-shaped leaves and tubular flowers borne on long stems. Flowers are two toned, pink and white with red markings at mouth of the throat. Cultivars of Sinningia are popular with plant hobbyists because most are long-lived, easy to grow, and produce flowers that are unusual and attractive.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a short tuberous herb, with short stems giving this cultivar a rosette-like appearance. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are egg-shaped, green, covered in soft hairs. The leaves have a toothed leaf margin. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are tubular, divided into two tones, pink and white, with red markings at the mouth of the throat. |
| Cultivation | Similar to African violets, it prefers to grow in well-drained soil under indirect or filtered light. Ensure that the plant is grown in a small pot, water moderately to prevent soggy soil that will cause the tubers to rot. |
| Etymology | The genus, ‘Sinningia’, is named in honor of Wilhelm Sinning, German horticulturist of the Botanical Garden of the University of Bonn. |
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, Prefers Cool Environment |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
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Others
| Master ID | 33989 |
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| Species ID | 8405 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
