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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

The Best!

This little chirita is one of the very best windowsill plants I grow. I grow it on a wick in my violet mix, and it is very forgiving. It is easy to grow from seed, if you want more plants to share with friends. It is a constant bloomer with wildflower grace. I especially like the dark green, shiny leaves. Looks good as a single rosette or multiple plants to a pot.

Barbara Moore Dec 31 2011, 18:43 PM

little gem

These little guys are highly recommended to try at least once. They are super-tiny and great bloomers. If you aren't fastidious about removing spent blooms, like me, you may soon have lots of "volunteers" in neighboring pots where the seeds found a moist spot. My only ding on this great plant is they grow too fast and develop a bare stalk too quickly.

Andrew Dec 30 2011, 15:16 PM

All fun, no work!

Looks good, eager grower, constant bloomer, easy to propagate & share (everyone thinks it's an African Violet until the first buds form) small, beautiful!

Greg Meissner Nov 09 2011, 20:04 PM

easy grower

This was my first, and still the best, of all my chiritas. It blooms constantly and practically grows itself. Highly recommended for a first chirita purchase.

jamie walcott Nov 07 2011, 22:22 PM

delicate beauty

This lovely little plant brought me memories of walking in the Smoky Mtns. and observing the wildflowers growing all around and the subtle changes as you would change in altitude. No matter what area you come from, this delicate beauty will bring a touch of the wild beauty of nature right to your home. One of the best purchases I've ever made.

D Cate Nov 05 2011, 18:26 PM

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