Brazilian Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa
- Native to:
- Brazil
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Gesneriaceae
- Genus:
- Sinningia
- Species:
- Sinningia speciosa
- USDA Symbol:
- SISP6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, red, pink, white, violet
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to rocky, forested areas with high organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; do not cover. Maintain warm temperatures around 70-75°F.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI