Sinningia Crushed Velvet Flowering and Foliage Bulb

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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