sinningia
canescens
canescens
Care level
Medium
This charming plant stands out with its silvery-gray fuzzy leaves that feel like touching velvet and shimmer beautifully in the light. During blooming season, it puts on a spectacular show with clusters of tubular orange-red flowers that hover above the foliage like tiny floating lanterns.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (15°C - 28°C)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a African violet mix: A light, porous mix that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. Provides the slightly acidic environment preferred by some plants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The sinningia canescens can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.