Gloxinia. A beautiful summer flowering houseplant with very large bell shaped nodding flowers. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Sinningia Maxima Group
A beautiful summer flowering houseplant with very large bell shaped nodding flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Sinningia |
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Species | |
Varietry | Maxima Group |
Common Name | Gloxinia |
Flower Colour | white, red, violet |
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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