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tamiana (Metapetrocosmea)


(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 classification.

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

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tamiana (Metapetrocosmea)

Average Rating 4.7 out of 5

SO Adorable

I lost this plant due to life events and it was one of the first that I am replacing as I miss it terribly. It is one of the least demanding and most rewarding plants to grow on a windowsill and always happy.

Kim Chandler 28 Mar 2013, 10:34

Best of the Primulinas

I have 3 of these and simply can't get enough. I grow these in the same pot and the bloomng is just spectacular. I don't generally grow prinulinas but I wouldn't be without this one in my collection.

Patti Jacko 20 Mar 2013, 14:25

Very cute, Beautifl flowers!

Loved this plant, so I purchased a 2nd one! Nice leaves and beautiful blooms.

Juan-Carlos 17 Oct 2012, 19:47

Great little plant

The Chirita tamiana is a great little plant. I keep mine under a ventilated dome and it's always blooming and producing seed pods. If you like to share seed with others this plant is very easy to do that with. It stays a nice size, something like an African violet and is very easy to care for.

Jinean 11 Apr 2012, 11:06

Chirita Tamiana

I can't say enough about this little gem with a big heart. It gives in the way of blooms constantly and then propagates itself quite a bit to give away little starters. I have given away several times. When we made the move from TN to FL it was during the winter time and during freezing temperatures. I thought I had lost it as I only had one stalk with a few leaves on it so I cut down the other bare stalks and waited with hope. Sure enough, it is coming back better than ever. I absolutely love the little flowers. Great plant.

Debra 1 Feb 2012, 23:05

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