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Gesneriaceae
Brazilian Edelweiss
Sinningia leucotricha
Resilience in adversity.
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Genus
- Sinningia
- Native to
- Brazil
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- tuberous perennial
- Height
- 0.5-1 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy, rocky
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The entire plant is covered in dense silvery-white hairs that protect it from intense sun and help it conserve water.
- It grows naturally on rocky cliff faces in the state of Parana, Brazil, where few other plants can survive.
- The large tuber can store enough water to survive extended dry periods in its rocky habitat.
- It earned the edelweiss name because its fuzzy silver leaves resemble the famous Alpine flower.
- Despite looking delicate, it is surprisingly easy to grow as a houseplant in a sunny window.
Color meanings
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rare beauty
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toughness