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Florist's gloxinia

About Florist's gloxinia

Gloxina is a perennial bulb and relative of African violets. It blooms in the spring and needs a constant temperature of 60-65 degrees. It can be grown as a potted houseplant and can be taken outside in the summer. It needs bright indoor light with no direct sunlight and constant moisture.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sinningia speciosa

Genus

Sinningia

Family

Gesneriaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

Gloxinia and Brazilian gloxinia

How to care for Florist's gloxinia

💦 Water

How often to water your Florist's gloxinia

Florist's gloxinia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Florist's gloxinia in your home

Florist's gloxinia can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Florist's gloxinia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Florist's gloxinia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Florist's gloxinia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Florist's gloxinia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Florist's gloxinia can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Florist's gloxinia →

Common Florist's gloxinia Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Florist's gloxinia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Florist's gloxinia Water Frequency →

Florist's gloxinia Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Florist's gloxinia can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Florist's gloxinia Light Requirements →

Florist's gloxinia Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Florist's gloxinia is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Florist's gloxinia does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Florist's gloxinia →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Florist's gloxinia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Florist's gloxinia →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Florist's gloxinia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Florist's gloxinia Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

Florist's gloxinia can be propagated by the leaf method. To propagate:

Remove a leaf by gently twisting until it pops off.
To get the leaf to root, you can either:
- Place the leaf in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the leaf directly into well-draining soil

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.