Gloxinia Plant

Gloxinia Plant Care

Sinningia speciosa

What is the plant

Gloxinia Plant from a Gesneriaceae family originates from Brazil. A small plant can reach from 6 inches (15,24 cm) up to 10 inches (25,4 cm); it is commonly valued for its interesting flowering pattern.

Despite Gloxinia being a perennial plant, it is often cultivated as annuals. Its active growth and flowering season is late spring and summer, giving an opportunity to adorn any room with various colored burgeons. Perennials have persistent periods of dormancy which could be confused with the death of the plant.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 10b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The soil of the Gloxinia Plant should stay slightly wet all the time as it loves watering. Still, it is important to avoid misting the leaves and flowers as it can cause the appearance of dark spots or germination of fungal diseases.
Pruning
No special pruning is needed but get rid of dead leaves to keep the plant healthy.
Fertilizer
High-phosphorus liquid plant fertilizer would be the best to use during the growing season. Use it every two weeks while watering, avoiding contact with leaves.

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Sunlight
Bright still indirect lighting would be the best for Gloxinia as it can’t stand direct light and might start to shrink.
Soil
Slightly acidic soil like gardenia or African Violet soil would be the best to grow Gloxinias.
Propagation
Propagation can be made by sprouting the cut leaves in damp sand or seed-starting soil during the growing season or by dividing the tubers during repotting. Growing by seed in late winter is possible as well.

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Temperature
Gloxinia stands 60°-75°F (16°-25°C) room temperature. No hyperthermia nor frosts are acceptable.
Container
Repotting is not allowed during the growing season. Wait for winter when all of the leaves are dead and fallen. Choose the pot to be slightly larger than the previous one. Annuals shouldn’t be repotted.
Fun fact
In the Victorian ”language of flowers,” Gloxinia stands for “Love at First Sight.”