This tuberous perennial has slender upright fleshy stems that form an open clump. It has large pale green oblong fleshy leaves that are covered in silvery hairs and the orange-red tube-shaped nodding flowers appear in clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12

Sinningia canescensis naturally found in South America growing in Brazil in the understorey of tropical forests in well drained humus rich moist soils that are tending acidic. It prefers a semi shaded to bright indirect light with wind, frost and drought protection.

The Brazilian Edelweiss is grown for its flowers and its attractive foliage. It is commonly grown as a potted specimen plant or is used as an understorey plant in a tropical garden. It is suitable for coastal or low mountainous regions establishing in 3 to 4 years and requires a protected humid position. ID 2868

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated outside its native environment and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery.

Sinningia (sin-nee-GEE-ah) canescens(kan-ee-SEN-s)

Gesneriaceae(ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
African Violets and Gloxinias