Sinningia ‘Crushed Velvet’ is a highly desirable hybrid created from Sinningia bullata and Sinningia leucotricha, combining the best traits of both parents. This exceptional plant is grown primarily for its thick, deeply bullate leaves covered in dense, silver-white velvet hairs, giving a dramatic crushed-velvet texture.
The plant grows from a subterranean tuber, producing a compact rosette of sculpted foliage. Under good conditions, it may also produce tubular Sinningia-type flowers, but the foliage remains the main attraction. The overall appearance is bold, architectural, and extremely tactile—making it a standout in any rare plant or caudiciform collection.
Growth is seasonal, with active growth during warm months and partial to full dormancy during cooler or drier periods.
Plant Details
Plant type: Tuberous gesneriad hybrid
Parentage: Sinningia bullata × Sinningia leucotricha
Growth habit: Compact, sculptural rosette
Foliage: Thick, bullate, densely velvety leaves
Primary appeal: Ornamental foliage
Best use: Pots, indoor bright-light collections, rare plant displays
Light / Sunlight
Bright indirect light to mild morning sun
Avoid harsh midday sun, which can scorch the velvety leaves
Indoors: near an east-facing window or bright filtered light is ideal
Watering
Water when the top layer of soil dries slightly during active growth
Keep evenly moist but never soggy
Reduce watering as growth slows
During dormancy, water sparingly—just enough to prevent the tuber from shriveling
Avoid wetting leaves frequently to protect the velvet texture
Soil Mix
Requires a light, airy, fast-draining mix
Recommended mix:
40% coco peat or peat moss
30% perlite or pumice
20% coarse sand
10% compost or leaf mold
Pots must have excellent drainage
Temperature & Humidity
Ideal temperature: 18–30°C
Sensitive to frost and cold drafts
Enjoys moderate humidity with good airflow
Dormancy
May go partially or fully dormant in cooler seasons
Leaves may yellow and drop—this is normal
Resume watering gradually when new growth appears
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MRP ₹1,550 Inclusive of all taxes
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Seedling
Age : 3 years
Bare Rooted
Partial Shade
Perennial Bloom
Low Maintenance
Height : 2 inches (Approx)
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Sinningia ‘Crushed Velvet’ is a highly desirable hybrid created from Sinningia bullata and Sinningia leucotricha, combining the best traits of both parents. This exceptional plant is grown primarily for its thick, deeply bullate leaves covered in dense, silver-white velvet hairs, giving a dramatic crushed-velvet texture.
The plant grows from a subterranean tuber, producing a compact rosette of sculpted foliage. Under good conditions, it may also produce tubular Sinningia-type flowers, but the foliage remains the main attraction. The overall appearance is bold, architectural, and extremely tactile—making it a standout in any rare plant or caudiciform collection.
Growth is seasonal, with active growth during warm months and partial to full dormancy during cooler or drier periods.
Plant Details
Plant type: Tuberous gesneriad hybrid
Parentage: Sinningia bullata × Sinningia leucotricha
Growth habit: Compact, sculptural rosette
Foliage: Thick, bullate, densely velvety leaves
Primary appeal: Ornamental foliage
Best use: Pots, indoor bright-light collections, rare plant displays
Light / Sunlight
Bright indirect light to mild morning sun
Avoid harsh midday sun, which can scorch the velvety leaves
Indoors: near an east-facing window or bright filtered light is ideal
Watering
Water when the top layer of soil dries slightly during active growth
Keep evenly moist but never soggy
Reduce watering as growth slows
During dormancy, water sparingly—just enough to prevent the tuber from shriveling
Avoid wetting leaves frequently to protect the velvet texture
Soil Mix
Requires a light, airy, fast-draining mix
Recommended mix:
40% coco peat or peat moss
30% perlite or pumice
20% coarse sand
10% compost or leaf mold
Pots must have excellent drainage
Temperature & Humidity
Ideal temperature: 18–30°C
Sensitive to frost and cold drafts
Enjoys moderate humidity with good airflow
Dormancy
May go partially or fully dormant in cooler seasons
Leaves may yellow and drop—this is normal
Resume watering gradually when new growth appears
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