{"title":"Seasonal Gloxinia","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus: \u003cem data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eSinningia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gesneriaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloxinia (historically), although most cultivated plants are now \u003cem data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eSinningia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical South America, particularly Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eGloxinia\u003c\/em\u003e was once widely used in horticulture to refer to the lush, velvety flowering houseplants commonly sold under the name \"florist's gloxinia.\" However, those familiar bell-shaped bloomers are now properly classified under the genus \u003cem data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eSinningia\u003c\/em\u003e, most notably \u003cem data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eSinningia speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e. The true \u003cem data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eGloxinia\u003c\/em\u003e genus, while still valid, consists of lesser-known species with somewhat different growth habits and floral characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eTrue \u003cem data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eGloxinia\u003c\/em\u003e species are tropical, herbaceous perennials with tuberous or rhizomatous roots. They bear tubular or bell-shaped flowers, typically in shades of purple, red, or white, and have attractive, often slightly fuzzy foliage. Though less commonly grown than their \u003cem data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eSinningia\u003c\/em\u003e cousins, they are prized among collectors for their unique forms and tropical flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, well-draining potting mix—ideally one designed for African violets or other tropicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during active growth, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering during dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not frost-tolerant; grow indoors year-round in Canada or treat as a seasonal tropical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow tubers to rest after blooming. Repot and resume watering in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eThe plants once commonly sold as \u003cem data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eGloxinia\u003c\/em\u003e are now properly classified as \u003cem data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eSinningia speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e, though the old name remains popular in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eTrue \u003cem data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eGloxinia\u003c\/em\u003e species are often grown by hobbyists and collectors interested in tropical or rare plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eLike many members of the Gesneriad family, \u003cem data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eGloxinia\u003c\/em\u003e prefers consistent warmth and humidity, making it a great fit for terrariums or bright bathrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eNamed after Benjamin Peter Gloxin, an 18th-century German botanist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eIts lush, velvet-like leaves and jewel-toned blooms make it a show-stopper when in flower, even if only for a short season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/gloxinia.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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