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tamiana


(Metapetrocosmea tamiana) An adorable, miniature, species, with rare white blooms striped purple in throat.  Glossy, thumbnail-sized leaves.  Extremely free and constant bloomer, very easy to grow.  note:  Formerly classified as Chirita then Primulina, then Deinostigma tamiana!--Metapetrocosmea is current classifcation.

Photo of plant in doll-head pot courtesy of Thomas Pirtle.

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tamiana

Average Rating 4.7 out of 5

Delicate yet steady

Deinostigma tamiana is a great and forgiving little gesneriad that blooms freely, sets seed and flowers fairly quickly when grown from it, and survives accidents and unfavorable conditions well. It does have a tendency to get kind of long and weedy-looking in terms of both petioles and neck, so I frequently groom and repot it like I would with a mini violet. A solid addition for any violet grower.

Nicolette Nagamatsu Oct 11 2019, 21:29 PM

Nice plant

Arrived in great shape. Excited for this plant to bloom. Looks every much like an African Violet and is adjusting well to wicking.

Jennifer Vincent Aug 06 2018, 15:38 PM

Tamiana - Perfect!

This plant is fantastic! Grows great and blooms a lot--you have to have this for your collection! Get two--they stay small!

Anonymous Sep 25 2016, 13:04 PM

Reliable little powerhouse!

This plant is like the energizer bunny of gesneriads! It just keeps going, and going! Very easy to grow, and stays in near constant bloom. The blossoms easily set seed too! Everyone should have this in their collection!

Karen Allen Sep 02 2016, 22:23 PM

Perfect little plant!

This plant was one of three I purchased in my first order from Violet Barn. It arrived remarkably packaged and the tiny, delicate leaves were all in perfect condition. My plant came with two full rows of leaves and a third row developing in the crown. There were no buds or flowers but I know it will not be long before this little one is in full bloom! Until it blooms it is sure to be easily confused with a young African violet as the leaf shape and type is quite similar. A must have plant for your collection!

pdxgardener Aug 08 2016, 15:34 PM

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