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Family: Gesneriaceae
(ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh) Species: speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh) Cultivar: Mixed Hybrids, Noids Synonym:Gloxinia speciosa
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Light ShadeFoliage DeciduousSucculent Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color RedScarlet (dark red) Blue-Violet White/Near White Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From leaf cuttings From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsN/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |