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Florist Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa

Gesneriaceae

Pubescent leaves are opposite, ovate, and up to 10 in long; flowers are trumpet shaped, 3 in across, and very showy

Plant Form or Habit: rounded

Plant Use: rotational color

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: varies with hybrid

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 10 in

Width:

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: For the nine weeks after flowering, relocate the pot to a dark, cool area and water only enough to keep the tubers from shriveling.

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