Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Mar 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Gloxinia
Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) is a tuberous gesneriad native to Brazil, grown for its large, velvety, bell-shaped flowers in deep shades of violet, red, pink, and white, often with contrasting throats or edges. A popular gift and seasonal flowering houseplant, it produces compact rosettes of soft, dark green leaves. Starting at $7.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White, Red, Pink, Purple, Multi
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Provide bright indirect light indoors; avoid direct sun, which scorches velvety leaves — an east- or north-facing window is ideal for this houseplant in Florida.
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, watering at the base to keep leaves dry and prevent spotting; reduce watering significantly when foliage dies back during dormancy.
Use a well-draining, slightly acidic potting mix; feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer blooming.
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Common questions
Is Gloxinia a good plant for St. Augustine?
Gloxinia is a houseplant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 0.5-1 feet × 0.5-1 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.