Is gloxinia a perennial?

Florist’s gloxinia is a herbaceous perennial and a member of the Gesneriaceae family, to which the popular African violet also belongs. It is native to Brazil.

Do gloxinia come back every year?

Today’s gloxinias are hybrids bred to quickly produce a large number of blossoms. These gloxinias produce an outstanding display for about two months, but once the flowers fade, the plant rarely comes back because it invests all its energy into flowers rather than sturdy roots.

Can you plant gloxinia outside?

Gloxinias in brief: Grown from tubers. Tender indoor plants, can be positioned outside in summer. Plant in spring, flowers in summer. Height 30cm.

Is gloxinia a seasonal plant?

Answer: The gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) is a flowering houseplant that’s related to the African violet. Plants produce large, velvety, bell-shaped flowers that may be white, pink, red, purple, or blue. Gloxinias are commonly sold at florist shops and greenhouses in late winter and spring.

Do gloxinias go dormant?

Gloxinias require a fall dormant period for the tuberous roots to rest and recover from the previous bloom season. The plants can resume new growth and produce lush flowers again after they wake from their dormant state.

How do you overwinter gloxinia?

Overwinter tuber-grown gloxinias. Plants grown from tubers can be stored in a cool, dry place for the winter and made to bloom the following year. After flowering, water lightly until the leaves die down. Then, allow the soil to dry out and overwinter the tuber in its pot.

Do Gloxinias go dormant?

How do you grow gloxinia outdoors?

Plant the tubers hollow side up, ½ inch deep, in a moistened well-draining potting soil mix. Water sparingly to keep the soil moist until the first leaves begin to grow. Gloxinia are sensitive to cold water, so lukewarm water is best. Water only when the soil feels dry and avoid watering gloxinia leaves directly.

Are gloxinia annuals?

Gloxinia is a perennial flowering plant, but many hybrids are grown as annuals. Whether you enjoy yours as an annual or perennial, removing spent gloxinia blooms is the key to ensuring you get continuous flower over several weeks.