Sinningia Propagation
Rosie1949
6 years ago
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propagating sinningia with leaves
Comments (9)I have never tried growing Sinningia from leaf cuttings, but like perle-de-or(zone7) said, you can propagate them as you would an african violet. I have propagated african violets before through leaf cuttings with great success rate. just remove half of the leaf, and cut the stem at an angle, dip the cut end of stem in rooting hormone (most garden centers have it on the cheap), poke a hole in the soil, and stick the stem in the hole. gently pack the soil around it, and cover the container with plastic wrap to keep moisture in, and a plantlet should sprout within a couple of months, as long as it doesn't get dried out. That's just what I found works, and should work for anyone else, too....See MoreSinningia 'Prudence Risley'
Comments (10)It is not a miniature. It is actually a complex hybrid - parentage is not recorded - but there is a long stem Sinningia there - may be S.tubiflora. It has an indeterminant growth habit it will grow and bloom at the end of the stem,,,until you are tired of this vine...It doesn't seem to have an obligatory dormant period, It doesn't produce a big tuber - but sets additional tubers that will bloom too. The stem cuttings root easily, If you pinch it - it will send a side shoot - but I am not sure it will send several, may be one or 2. So keeping it compact... is a full time job. I just let it grow long - and at some point chop it off and root the tips, Dig the tubers out, let them resprout and pot them back n a fresh soil. Probably 3 tubers per good size pot makes the best presentation. This thing never stops blooming......See MoreSinningia pusilla/gesneriad uprooted
Comments (21)Well, I left no visible bruises. Now I guess I better confess,,,,,,when I went to my club meeting I took it with me and oops! I accidentally dropped it upside down. Luckily they were none the worse for wear. But THEN,,,,,someone else was looking at them and THEY did the same thing!!!!! Twice in one night!!!!! But guess what???? No visible bruises not even a broken leaf and all I had to do both times was turn it right side up again!!!!! Oh no! I hear sirens! They are coming to arrest me for Gesneriad Abuse!!!! Anyone post my bail??? They are asking for bail of 3 Gesneriads! lol Rosie...See MorePropagation of Streptocarpus between paper towels in ziploc bags
Comments (97)An interesting read, Mark. I know I'm resurrecting an old thread, but I do have some clarifying Qs ... (See Rosie, you're not the only one who needs to ask "dumb Qs" heh j/k) When you say " I guess they don't list isopropanol (= isopropyl alcohol) but I think concentrations of 50% or more probably work. That's a guess. " , do you mean straight 50% isopropyl as purchased in a store or taking some proof of iso. and diluting it with water making a 50/50 solution? If the latter, what proof do you think might be sufficient? Are the paper towels initially dry with the leaves between them before you add the bleach solution? So your rinse entails pouring the sterilized water into the bag and swishing it around to try and remove the bleach? Hmm, wouldn't have expected that to be effective -- especially if the towels had been dry. Having absorbed the bleach solution into the fibers, would have thought it would be difficult to displace it with the rinses. I am quite frankly amazed the cuttings don't rot under such water logged conditions in the ziplock. Also surprised by the fact they can get enough light through the towels to fuel growth....See MoreRosie1949
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