Origin
These plants were grown from seed by Living Desert Plants.
Where it grows
Sinningia leucotricha naturally occurs in Brazil.
Special features
This intriguing caudex plant has a strange tuberous stem. It is deciduous, and produces a stem tipped with highly attractive oval shaped, white, furry leaves. It produces salmon-orange flowers in spring, and sometimes even early summer. The flowers are quite fragrant.
The older the plant becomes, the more stems it is able to produce.
It is sometimes called Rechsteineria leucotricha.
Care Guide
This species’ leaves are relatively light-sensitive and burn easily in too much sun. The Brazilian Edelweiss should be kept under at least 60% shade cloth. The soil medium should be well draining, and preferably include both organic material and gritty components. Water well in spring and summer. Keep it dry when it is dormant and without leaves in winter, but provide it with a gentle misting of water if the tuber starts to dehydrate.
Growing season
Spring and summer.
Propagation
Seed.