Sinningia speciosa growing herbaceous geophyte of the genus Sinningia also known as Gloxinia, Sinningia speciosa perennial deciduous used as ornamental fragrant plant, can grow in tropics, subtropics or mediterranean climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 11+.
Leaves color green in oval shape the leaves grow in rosette structure.
Sinningia speciosa flower
Flower fragrant color red, purple, blue, white, pink or more than one color the margin can be in different color than the flower, margin can smooth or waxy, flower is in trumpet shape and the flowers grow in clusters.
Sinningia speciosa for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Sinningia speciosa growing and care:
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, leaf miner
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead parts
Size of the plant?
20-40 cm, 8-16 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Flower fragrant color red, purple, blue, white, pink or more than one color the margin can be in different color than the flower, margin can smooth or waxy, flower is in trumpet shape and the flowers grow in clusters.
Scientific name:
Sinningia speciosa
