Genus guide
Sinningia — 37 species
Part of the African violets & gesneriads family (Gesneriaceae)
Sinningia is a diverse genus of Brazilian gesneriads ranging from the velvety-petalled florist gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) to the delicate white-trumpet and large-stalked species grown by collectors. They grow from tubers and produce lush, hairy foliage that frames tubular or bell-shaped flowers in orange, red, purple, and white. Bright indirect light and consistently moist but never waterlogged soil — with excellent drainage — keep them thriving; the tuber rots easily in soggy conditions. According to the ASPCA, Sinningia is non-toxic to both cats and dogs, making it a safe choice for pet-friendly homes.
All Sinningia species we cover
- Apricot Bouquet gloxinia
- Bare-stemmed Sinningia
- Brazilian Edelweiss
- Brazilian Sinningia
- Bullate Sinningia
- Cardinal Flower Sinningia
- Clustered Sinningia
- Dollbaby miniature gloxinia
- Douglas's Sinningia
- Flesh-pink Sinningia
- Florist's Gloxinia
- Hairy Sinningia
- Iara's Sinningia
- large-stalked sinningia
- Lined Sinningia
- Long-stalked Sinningia
- Miniature Sinningia
- orange sinningia
- Pires's Sinningia
- rainha do abismo
- Reitz's sinningia
- Sellow's Sinningia
- Shining Sinningia
- Showy Sinningia
- Silver-leaf Sinningia
- Sinningia 'Duchess of York'
- Sinningia 'Empress'
- Sinningia 'Li'l Georgie'
- Sinningia 'Prudence Risley'
- Sinningia concinna
- Sinningia eumorpha
- Sinningia tubiflora
- Spotted Sinningia
- Tall Sinningia
- Warming's Sinningia
- white trumpet sinningia
- Woolly Sinningia
Sinningia — frequently asked questions
Are Sinningia plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Sinningia are pet-safe. Of the 37 Sinningia species we cover, 30 are non-toxic on the ASPCA list and 7 carry a toxic or mildly-toxic rating. Even so, confirm the individual species before trusting it around pets.
How much light do Sinningia plants need?
Most Sinningia do best in bright indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Sinningia easy to care for?
Sinningia are moderate to grow: the main requirement is a genuinely bright spot out of harsh midday sun. Get the light right and the rest of their care follows.
How many Sinningia varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 37 Sinningia species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Sinningia, the rest follow closely.
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