Sinningia leucotricha, commonly known as Brazilian Edelweiss, is a tuberous perennial species native to Paraná in southern Brazil, where it grows on rocky slopes and cliffs. It forms a woody caudex from which seasonal shoots emerge, each bearing silvery, felted leaves that help reduce water loss in its exposed habitat.
In spring to early summer, clusters of tubular orange-red flowers appear above the foliage, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. The plant undergoes a dormancy period during cooler months, shedding its leaves and resting as a caudex until growth resumes with warmer temperatures.
Care Tips:
Light: Provide bright light with some direct morning or late afternoon sun.
Water: Water moderately during active growth, allowing the topsoil to dry between waterings; keep the caudex dry during dormancy.
Media: Use a coarse, free-draining mix suitable for caudiciform plants.
Temperature: Keep warm during the growing season; protect from cold and frost.
Fertiliser: Feed with a diluted, balanced fertiliser every 3–4 weeks while in leaf.
Repotting: Repot in early spring before new growth, keeping the caudex partly exposed above the soil.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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