Cineraria geifolia leaves in festive colours

These unusual maroon to purple leaf colours of Cineraria geifolia are sometimes seen. Whitish hairs are visible on the leaves and stems, as are the small leaf-like bracts at the base of the petioles.

The elaborate rounding at the leaf base, resulting in a shape that resembles both heart and kidney, makes the plant easy to identify (Manning, 2007; Clarke and Mackenzie, 2007; Mustart, et al, 1997).