For flower lovers choosing a plant to grow, pick this one: 6 colors and a flowering period of more than 5 months

Flower lovers all know Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa), right? Although its market share is not high, its blooms are very beautiful, and many flower lovers are buying it. It generally blooms from March to August, with a flowering period as long as 5 months, making it very worth growing.

Gloxinia also comes in many colors. There are red, pink, purple, double-flowered, bicolor and other varieties of Gloxinia. Doesn't it look a lot like multicolored moss rose? When it blooms, it fills the balcony with flowers, and the floral fragrance tells you the day is warm. It is truly stunning.

Gloxinia care

Temperature

Gloxinia likes temperatures of 10-25 degrees, but does not like direct sunlight. In summer it needs appropriate shading to prevent Gloxinia from being scorched by the sun.

Soil

Gloxinia likes loose, breathable, slightly acidic soil. You can use leaf mold, ordinary garden soil, gravel and pine needles mixed evenly in a ratio of 2:1:0.5:0.5. You can water it with some fermented rice-washing water. This can keep the soil slightly acidic, which is even more helpful for Gloxinia's growth and flowering.

That is all for sharing the benefits and care methods of Gloxinia. Flower lovers now know how to care for Gloxinia, right? Usually you need to provide Gloxinia with suitable temperature and soil, keep sufficient moisture, and maintain the soil's pH, so the flowers can bloom beautifully!