Mini Sinningia in Bloom
Hyn Patty, Western NC Mountains (USA)
7 years ago
A few of my mini Sinningia. They are 'Ozark Jumbo Sundae' that bloomed recently,
HCY's Aeries showing off the first double purple flower for me now with more buds coming along.
Then we have 'Los Angels' x 'Al Wojack' hybrid which threw a nice surprise - a big pink flower that I rather like.
Then we have 'Stones Yulia' with smaller but very profuse, simple two tone pink and white flowers.
And another flower opening up on 'Jacob' - which doesn't keep its flowers long for me but they are beautiful with the big spots. This photo is from a few weeks ago but it's in bloom again.
And Gabriel's Horn (not a mini) is blooming again as well with many flowers. It is a heavy and regular bloomer that is also easy to propagate.
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joyfulsu
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Micro Mini Sinningia
Comments (1)I just bought from Linda Zillich in Michigan,you can google her...very healthy plantlet!! I know this is an old forum,but she has other micro minis also,i highly recommend!!! Jane (she also has a very detailed booklet for sale re: growing micro sims includes photos)...See MoreNew to mini Sinningia - I need some help.....
Comments (3)In my experience Sinningias are fool-proof if you let them develop the shoot. If you plant them before it - sometimes it takes longer - or they can rot. Light really stimulates their growth. Usually the top of the tuber has an indentation, bottom is rounded. If your AV soil is 1:1:1 peat -perlite- vermiculite - you can just add a bit of perlite. If it is a store made soil - add a lot. I use mason twine #18 for wicks - get it in HD - or half of the plys of an acrylic thread - so it won't get too wet. For drainage I put a layer of coarse perlite. You can put whatever - I am a coarse perlite afficionado - I buy it in 4 cubic feet bales. HD variety = small to dust- is not working for me. perlite in a ziplock baggie will work too - need to keep it sprinkled every so often - so it adds just a little bit of humidity. Peat is a not a good media for seeds - you already got the idea why plus it is acid. Next time - try to use rewetted fluffed Jiffy pellets - or AV mix -with extra perlite of course. If your peat gets too wet - use the paper towel somewhere on the edge to soak water off. Next time do not water it - use the sprayer. good Luck irina...See MoreMini Sinningia 'Jacob'
Comments (14)I'll mention it to her. Yesterday I attempted crossing Jacob with Ozark Jumbo Sundae, and to self it so we'll see how that goes. My local AVSA and Gesneriad Society people will be more than happy to eat up extra plants I need to get rid of later and if not, there's always the compost pile. Meanwhile I'm eagerly awaiting sinningia Lisa (a very nice full double) to bloom to attempt crossing it with some of my oranges like Orange Zinger or Ozark Coral Freckles. A double orange or coral-peach would be something different I haven't seen yet, if I could achieve it. Might take a few generations though....See MoreWanted! Mini sinningia seeds! Pretty please! :)
Comments (5)Joyfulsu, did you ever get your hands on some mini sinningia seed from Ebay, the Gesneriad Society, or somewhere else to try? I forgot entirely that you were looking for some. I harvested four seed pods from my Stones Yula pollinated by my Gabriel's Horn. I should have put a tiny pinch into the box I sent to you but like a moron, I forgot. Far, far too many things to keep track of lately....See MoreHyn Patty, Western NC Mountains (USA)
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