How do you take care of Sinningia?
Top Tips & Info
- Care Difficulty – Moderate.
- Bright, indirect light is best.
- Keep the soil evenly moist whilst in flower, using lukewarm water and the bottom-up method of irrigation.
- Average room humidity is acceptable for Sinningia.
How do you grow Sinningia Speciosa?
Place gloxinias in a bright area, out of direct sunlight. A location near a sunny window just outside the reach of the sun’s rays is ideal. Growing gloxinia houseplants thrive in average room temperatures of between 60 and 75 degrees F.
How do you get gloxinia to rebloom?
The average bloom time is two to four weeks. Serious gloxinia growers allow their plants to slowly dry before storing the tuber in a dormant state for several months and then repotting the tuber and starting a new plant.
What does a gloxinia flower look like?
The various gloxinia hybrids give you more bang for your buck as a plant. These small, fast-growing plants feature large, velvety leaves somewhat reminiscent of African violets with giant, bell-shaped flowers in a range of bright colors.
When should I repot Sinningia?
Repot your sinningia when new shoots appear. Increase the pot size only if you must and then by the smallest increment possible. Avoid deep pots; they will hold too much moisture. Moisten the mix prior to removing the plant from the old pot.
Can you grow Sinningia from cuttings?
Sinningias, including the widely popular mini-sinningias, can be propagated by crown cuttings. The crown is removed from the tuber. The lower leaves are removed and the cutting is placed in the rooting mix.
Why is my gloxinia dying?
Either your plant is going into dormancy, or your plant is dying. What I would do now is take the tuber out of the pot and see if it is firm or soft. If the tuber is soft then you have problems and the thing is probably going to die. Let it sit out for about a week and let it dry out and then plant it again.
What to do with gloxinia after flowering?
Gloxinias need to rest after blooming. To induce dormancy, gradually cut back on watering. When the foliage dies back, trim it off and place the pot in a cool (55 to 60 degree Fahrenheit), dark location. Let the gloxinia tuber rest for 2 to 3 months.
Is Gloxinia an indoor or outdoor plant?
Gloxinias in brief: Grown from tubers. Tender indoor plants, can be positioned outside in summer. Plant in spring, flowers in summer. Height 30cm.
Why is my Gloxinia dying?
Is gloxinia an indoor or outdoor plant?
When should I fertilize gloxinia?
Gloxinia needs fertilizer during the entire vegetation phase, from March to September. This will ensure you have a beautiful blooming during this entire period. More or less every fortnight, provide liquid flower plant fertilizer. You can make your own liquid flower plant fertilizer easily by fermenting weeds.