Gloxinia Plant
Gloxinia (Gloxinia speciosa) is an herbaceous plant growing 6-12 inches tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with moderate growth in well-drained, rich soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, rich
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Brazil
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18-25
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Peat based mix
Fertilizers
Balanced Fertilizers
Watering
Water moderately, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Plant Weight
0.3-0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to summer
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
5-10 flowers per Plant
Yield Per Plant
5-10 flowers per plant
NPK ratio
15:30:15
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Botrytis, Blight, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Aphids.
Gray mold on leaves and flowers, White powder on leaves, Yellow/brown spots on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves Curled, yellow leaves
Remove infected parts, improve air circulation Neem oil, milk spray Prune affected areas, improve airflow Use well-drained soil, reduce watering Neem oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides like chlorothalonil, Sulfur-based fungicides, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing thiophanate-methyl, Imidacloprid-based insecticides.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- No medicinal uses; mainly an ornamental flower.