General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 6 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 6 to 12 inches
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-75ºF
Days to germinate: 3 to 4 weeks
Depth to plant seed: Gently press into the soil
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Other: Dividing tubers
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

Common names
  • Gloxinia

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