Cardinal Flower. A pretty houseplant with stunning blood red hooded tubular flowers. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Sinningia cardinalis
A pretty houseplant with stunning blood red hooded tubular flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Sinningia |
|---|---|
| Species | cardinalis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cardinal Flower |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep dry when dormant |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Leafhoppers, Thrips |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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