Sinningia speciosa
Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa was first named Gloxinia in 1817 by Conrad Loddiges, an English nurseryman after he had studied the new plant from Brazil. Although incorrect, the namc Gloxinia has remained in use. Gloxinia belongs to the Gesneriad family, Gesneriaceae. Through hybridization and Selections Gloxinias may be single-or double-flowered with colors ranging from pure white to pink, lavender, and red to dark purple. For commerical production, plants are grown from seeds. A plant with a large single head of flowers can be produced using this method in approximately six to seven months.
Additional:
At least one flower should be open at time of sale.
Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Temperature - Plants develop well at temperature ranging from 65° to 75°F (18° to 24°C). Temperatures below 50°F (10°C) cause injury to leaves and flowers, while temperatures above 80°F (27°C) cause rapid growth. Location - Place plants near an east or south window. Irrigation - Keep soil moist but not overwatered. Grooming - Remove individual flowers as they die. Light - Low light (25 fc; 270 lux) is acceptable with cool temperatures (65°F; 18°C) but light levels of 50 to 100 fc or higher are recommended for development of the greatest flower bud number. Avoid direct sunlight.
