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Sinningia speciosa (Gloxinia)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000637

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Gesneriaceae Genus: Sinningia Species: Sinningia speciosa

Common Names add Florist's Gloxinia edit | delete Brazilian Gloxinia edit | delete Plant Types edit Bulb Deciduous Houseplant Ornamental Perennial Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit   Height (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit August   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Obovate Opposite Spatulate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Hanging Basket Flower Arranging/Drying Greenhouse Indoor   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist Poor Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink Purple Violet White Mixed Cream   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source) Hummingbirds   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting Leaf Cuttings   Skill Level edit Some Experience   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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