Gloxinia. A beautiful summer flowering houseplant with very large bell shaped pink flowers with mauve spots. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Sinningia ‘Champers’
A beautiful summer flowering houseplant with very large bell shaped pink flowers with mauve spots
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Sinningia |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Champers' |
Common Name | Gloxinia |
Flower Colour | pink, mauve |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Perennial |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Gesneriaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Lift and store frost free, Keep dry when dormant |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Leafhoppers, Thrips |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Seed |
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