Gloxinia Tigrina Red (Sinningia speciosa) — Tuber for a houseplant with large, velvety, bell-shaped flowers. Red flowers. Prefers indirect light / partial shade, well-drained soil and is fully frost-hardy.
Botanical name: Sinningia speciosa
Planting: in a pot, indoors, the tuber shallow, lightly covered
Spacing: 15–20 cm
Flowering: June–September
Height: 20–30 cm
Flower diameter: 6–10 cm
Colour: red
Use: pots, bright interiors, sheltered terraces
Position: Indirect light / partial shade
Winter care: houseplant — after flowering reduce watering; the tuber rests in its pot at 12–15 °C
Pack: 2 per pack, size 4–5
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Not frost-hardy |
