Botanical name | Sinningia speciosa x hybrids |
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Plant Care | Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels. Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Flowers | January February October November December The Sinningia speciosa bears large, bell-like flowers throughout summer in purple, red, pink and white. |
Common name(s) | Gloxinia |
Origin | |
Maintenance | If grown as indoor pot plants, feed and water regularly in the active growing season. Store the pot on its side in a dry place during winter. |
Interesting planting ideas | Can grow as indoor pot plants. |
Other languages | Gloksinia (A) |
Storage organ | Description: This plant grows from a tuberous, rounded rhizome. |
Sinningia speciosa x hybrids (Gloxinia)
- Botanical name: Sinningia speciosa x hybrids
- Common name(s): Gloxinia
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
Summer-growing plants with a tuberous, rounded rhizome. Bears large, bell-like flowers throughout summer in purple, red, pink and white. Can grow as indoor pot plants, but feed and water regularly in the active growing season. Store the pot on its side in a dry place during winter.
Family: Gesneriaceae
Synonym: Gloxinia speciosa
Botanical Pronunciation: si-NIN-jee-ah spe-see-OH-sa
Sinningia speciosa x hybrids requirements and features
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Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December The Sinningia speciosa bears large, bell-like flowers throughout summer in purple, red, pink and white.