Sinningia leucotricha

White-haired Sinningia

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Epiphytic gesneriad with silvery-white pubescent leaves and tubular flowers. Native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Thrives in high humidity with a winter dormancy period.
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Plant Details

Common Name White-haired Sinningia
Family Gesneriaceae
Genus Sinningia
Species Leucotricha
Origin Brazil
Blooming Spring to Summer, tubular flowers
Leaf Color Green with silvery-white pubescence
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Epiphytic mix: bark, perlite, peat moss. Excellent drainage required.

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Watering

Keep soil moist during growth. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun which scorches hairy leaves.

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Fertilization

Liquid fertilizer diluted, every 2 weeks during active growth (Spring-Summer).

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellow leaves. Allow rhizome to dry in dormancy.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
57° – 81°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
500 – 8000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2 – 150
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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