Sinningia speciosa

Gesneriaceae

Gloxinia

Also known as Gloxinia speciosa. Tuberous, rosette-forming perennial to 30cm high and wide. The velvety, ovate leaves grow to 20cm long. The 5cm long flowers are funnel-shaped and range in colour from white, red and purple.

Uses

Ornamental flowering plant suitable for container growing in a sheltered position.

Culture

Originating from Brazil, Gloxinia is usually grown as an indoor plant as the flowers collapse after rain. Provide a brightly lit position out of full sun. Prefers moist, peaty growing media. Frost sensitive. After flowering, tubers can be dried out and stored in a frost-free position. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or seed in spring.

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More info

Courses on growing Tropical and Indoor Plants are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort Books: ‘Growing Tropical Plants’ by John Mason and ‘Tropical and Warm Climate Gardening’ are available through http://www.acsgarden.com/shop/ Video: ‘Identifying Tropical Plants’ produced by Australian Correspondence Schools is available through http://www.acsgarden.com/shop/ CDROM: ‘Trees and Shrubs for Warm Places’ by John Mason is available through http://www.acsgarden.com/shop/

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