Sinningia douglasii is a beautiful species of flowering plant native to Brazil where it is a common epiphyte growing on tree trunks and branches. An epiphyte refers to a plant that grows on another plant where it grows in a co-existing way, deriving their nutrients and other vitals from the air, water and debris around them. It has large finger like green leaves that sit on deep purple stems. A key feature to this plant, that adds a lot of visual appeal, is its large tuber that is used to store water. It gets stunning bell-shaped flowers that a reddish shade with purple streaks on the inside of the tube.

☀️This plant requires bright indirect light, avoid any harsh light or positioning this plant too close to a window as scorching or leaf burn can occur.This plant like most is a variety that prefers indirect bright light but will tolerate low light conditions making it very versatile for many indoor settings.

💧Sinningia like to dry out in between waterings as their tuber stores water. Excessive watering can cause this tuber to rot. 

〰️These plants do require higher levels of humidity, leaf edges may dry and begin to brown if the ambient humidity is too low. You will generally start to see signs of this at the tips of the leaves. This isn't detrimental to the plant's health, but can look unsightly. You can increase humidity in your home by misting, grouping plants close together or sitting pot plants on a saucer filled with pebbles and water. 

🌡️Like most popular houseplants, these plants prefer temperatures in the 18°C-30°C which is similar to their tropical native habitat. As these plants are tropical in cooler months their foliage might die off and they may go dormant. If this happens remove dead leaves and water a lot less, it will re shoot when the weather is warmer.

🍴It’s best to feed regularly during the warmer months and reduce frequency in winter. Alternatively, use a controlled release fertiliser at the beginning of spring and autumn.

✂️Remove dying or browning leaves and stems as required. Otherwise, there is no need to prune. These plants can be very easily grown by dividing mature clumps or from corms. Simply seperate the corm from your mother plant and plant the point end to the sky in a small pot with damp potting medium. Keep them damp consistently and in a well lit spot until the corms begin to shoot and produce roots.  It also very easy to separate clumps by untangle the root ball and simply potting each clump separately.

🪴These plants prefer a well-draining potting mix. Using a mix of orchid bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite works well.

❓Please note this plant does go dormant in cold weather.

(You will receive a bare rooted plant, similar to the ones seen in the images. Each living plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, colour or shape.)