Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora


Sinningia tubiflora, commonly called hardy white gloxinia, can be grown outdoors year-round in U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zone 10. The plant has dark green, fuzzy leaves reminiscent of velvet and produces abundant, elegant white blossoms. With some basic care and an understanding of its growth habits, you can enjoy sinningia tubiflora as part of your landscape plan.


Sinningia Tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora is a member of the gesneriad family, which also includes African violets and the cape primrose. The plant grows from tubers and is considered hardy, since it may withstand short periods at temperatures below freezing. But it does best outdoors in warmer climates where winters are cool but frost-free. Its white, long tubular flowers are very fragrant and give the plant the second part of its name.

Requirements
If you purchase sinningia tubers, plant these about 6 inches deep, placing the tubers horizontally and about 12 inches apart. Plant nursery specimens in a hole larger than the root ball and at about the same level as they were in the original containers. Sinningia tubiflora prefers a bright, sunny location that receives direct sun for at least six hours every day. It does best in a spot that drains well, tolerating dry spells and requiring only occasional watering during its growing season.


Promoting Blooms
Sinningia tubiflora produces blossoms from late spring through summer if given adequate nutrients. Treat your plants every few weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer, applying it to both the foliage and the surrounding soil. The plants will also benefit each season from one or two applications of fish emulsion, an organic fertilizer that provides trace minerals not found in standard fertilizers.

Dormancy
Sinningia tubiflora becomes dormant during late fall and winter, losing its leaves and stopping its growth. The dormant period provides an opportunity to trim back old stems and generally tidy up your plants, helping keep them under control and promoting strong growth the following season. Sinningia tubiflora requires a cool, dormant period to set blooms for the following year, so keep your plants outdoors during winter to ensure a good display of flowers the following spring and summer.

Reference: homeguides.sfgate

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Mid springmid summer
Botanical Name Sinningia tubiflora
Dormancy Winter
Dormancy Winter, Fall
Family Gesneriaceae
Flower Color White
Flower Color White, offwhite
Genus Sinningia
Growth Habit Tuberous
Growth Rate Moderate
Hardiness Zone 7 10(USDA)
Mature Size 1824 in. tall
Native Area Paraguay
Native Area Paraguay, North Argentina, Uruguay.
Plant Type Succulent
Propagation By cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, deer resistant, mild frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to grow (ornamental plant)
Sun Exposure Full sun
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans
Toxicity Safe for humans, mildly toxic (Keep away from children)
Watering Needs Low

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MF
02/22/2021
Marcella F.
United States United States

Wait and see

I'm not sure yet. It lost all of its leaves in transit. No new growth yet. :(

R
04/14/2021
ROshiro
United States United States

Sinningia Tubiflora plant is coming out of winter dormancy

I purchased this plant last December, 2020. It arrived with a few leaves, but they were drying up and falling off. I placed it in an outdoor decorative pot, located in the back patio area. All of the branches and leaves died off, and only the root bulb was showing. I gave it very little water during the last few months. It started to show new green growth a month ago, and it is looking very healthy. Thank you Planet Desert!

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BK
09/28/2021
Bob K.

Arrived safely with a couple of good-sized...

Arrived safely with a couple of good-sized tubers in the pot. I don't have any experience with this species, so it'll be interesting to see what happens. Good purchase overall.

MD
09/18/2021
Melissa D.

Wow! Large plant with 2 growth points. Nic...

Wow! Large plant with 2 growth points. Nice healthy tuber. Very safely packaged. Great purchase!

MW
08/23/2021
Micole W.

so excited about caudex Sinningia. huge ge...

so excited about caudex Sinningia. huge gesneriad nerd.

Sinningia tubiflora

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Sinningia tubiflora, commonly called hardy white gloxinia, can be grown outdoors year-round in U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zone 10. The plant has dark green, fuzzy leaves reminiscent of velvet and produces abundant, elegant white blossoms. With some basic care and an understanding of its growth habits, you can enjoy sinningia tubiflora as part of your landscape plan.


Sinningia Tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora is a member of the gesneriad family, which also includes African violets and the cape primrose. The plant grows from tubers and is considered hardy, since it may withstand short periods at temperatures below freezing. But it does best outdoors in warmer climates where winters are cool but frost-free. Its white, long tubular flowers are very fragrant and give the plant the second part of its name.

Requirements
If you purchase sinningia tubers, plant these about 6 inches deep, placing the tubers horizontally and about 12 inches apart. Plant nursery specimens in a hole larger than the root ball and at about the same level as they were in the original containers. Sinningia tubiflora prefers a bright, sunny location that receives direct sun for at least six hours every day. It does best in a spot that drains well, tolerating dry spells and requiring only occasional watering during its growing season.


Promoting Blooms
Sinningia tubiflora produces blossoms from late spring through summer if given adequate nutrients. Treat your plants every few weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer, applying it to both the foliage and the surrounding soil. The plants will also benefit each season from one or two applications of fish emulsion, an organic fertilizer that provides trace minerals not found in standard fertilizers.

Dormancy
Sinningia tubiflora becomes dormant during late fall and winter, losing its leaves and stopping its growth. The dormant period provides an opportunity to trim back old stems and generally tidy up your plants, helping keep them under control and promoting strong growth the following season. Sinningia tubiflora requires a cool, dormant period to set blooms for the following year, so keep your plants outdoors during winter to ensure a good display of flowers the following spring and summer.

Reference: homeguides.sfgate

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Mid springmid summer
Botanical Name Sinningia tubiflora
Dormancy Winter
Dormancy Winter, Fall
Family Gesneriaceae
Flower Color White
Flower Color White, offwhite
Genus Sinningia
Growth Habit Tuberous
Growth Rate Moderate
Hardiness Zone 7 10(USDA)
Mature Size 1824 in. tall
Native Area Paraguay
Native Area Paraguay, North Argentina, Uruguay.
Plant Type Succulent
Propagation By cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, deer resistant, mild frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to grow (ornamental plant)
Sun Exposure Full sun
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans
Toxicity Safe for humans, mildly toxic (Keep away from children)
Watering Needs Low

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Customer Reviews
4.8 Based on 12 Reviews
5 ★
92% 
11
4 ★
0% 
0
3 ★
0% 
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2 ★
8% 
1
1 ★
0% 
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Filter Reviews:
MF
02/22/2021
Marcella F.
United States United States

Wait and see

I'm not sure yet. It lost all of its leaves in transit. No new growth yet. :(

R
04/14/2021
ROshiro
United States United States

Sinningia Tubiflora plant is coming out of winter dormancy

I purchased this plant last December, 2020. It arrived with a few leaves, but they were drying up and falling off. I placed it in an outdoor decorative pot, located in the back patio area. All of the branches and leaves died off, and only the root bulb was showing. I gave it very little water during the last few months. It started to show new green growth a month ago, and it is looking very healthy. Thank you Planet Desert!

Planet Desert  Review
BK
09/28/2021
Bob K.

Arrived safely with a couple of good-sized...

Arrived safely with a couple of good-sized tubers in the pot. I don't have any experience with this species, so it'll be interesting to see what happens. Good purchase overall.

MD
09/18/2021
Melissa D.

Wow! Large plant with 2 growth points. Nic...

Wow! Large plant with 2 growth points. Nice healthy tuber. Very safely packaged. Great purchase!

MW
08/23/2021
Micole W.

so excited about caudex Sinningia. huge ge...

so excited about caudex Sinningia. huge gesneriad nerd.

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