Gloxinia. A beautiful flowering houseplant with very large bell shaped double red or blue flowers. Smaller leaves than the type. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Sinningia Brocade Strain
A beautiful flowering houseplant with very large bell shaped double red or blue flowers. Smaller leaves than the type
Additional information
| Generic | Sinningia |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | Brocade Strain |
| Common Name | Gloxinia |
| Flower Colour | red, blue |
| 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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