The flower of white gloxinia Gloxinia is a wonderful indoor flower that will decorate the windowsill of any house or apartment due to the variety of shades, the beauty of large bell-shaped flowers and the duration of flowering. Gloxinia leaves are also beautiful - large, velvety, bright green or dark green.
And growing gloxinia is not difficult at all. The main condition is watering through a pallet or very carefully along the walls of the pot so that the tuber does not rot.
Gloxinia purple blooms
Gloxinia (Gloksinia) is an unpretentious tuberous plant of the Gesneriaceae family - the most beautiful representative of this family. Cultivated plants - Gloxinia hybrida (Gloksinia hybrida) with flowers of white, pink, burgundy, lilac, purple flowers of various shades, with erect or drooping peduncles.
Gloxinia pink
Botanical description of the plant
Gloxinia is a tuberous perennial plant culture. The leaves are dark green with a velvety surface, oval in shape. The stem is short and dense. The flowers are bell-shaped, with different shades from white to dark cherry (they are not yellow). If there are several rows in a flower, then this variety is terry. Such a flower looks like a rose.
Some important subtleties
Since the homeland of gloxinia is warm South America, this plant requires slightly more attention than any other home flower familiar to our climate. Although numerous hybrid indoor varieties are still less whimsical and capricious. It should also be remembered that this plant is seasonal, and do not be afraid if, after the end of flowering, your newcomer suddenly drops the foliage and withers away. You just need to keep the dormant tuber until spring, and again wait for the appearance of bright buds and juicy greenery.
If you decide to give the interior of your home or office a multicolored decoration pleasing to the eye, then the compact and very impressive indoor gloxinia will be a very good choice. In addition to aesthetic splendor, they are able to fill the room with an exquisite, pleasant aroma.
Main types
The types of gloxinia are distinguished by:
- rows of petals: one row - simple, more than one - terry;
- by color: there are plain, tigers (with a border along the edge of the petals), chintz (with dots);
- by flower diameter: microminiature, miniature, compact, standard;
- in shape: bells or tidei (shoes).
Now in more detail about some varieties of terry gloxinia:
- Poetics... Flowers reach 12 cm, with a wide lilac stripe and speckled, similar to a rose;
- Madonna... The petals are white and wavy at the edges. It is unpretentious in care, it grows and multiplies quickly. Rosette up to 10 cm in diameter;
- Cleopatra... Blooms profusely. The flowers are almost white with a pinkish tinge, but have dark purple-burgundy dots. Petals with jagged, wavy edges. Derived artificially, therefore, it is not capricious in leaving;
- Prince... It is one of the darkest. The color is deep black-violet. The petals are wavy and velvety. Flower size - up to 12 cm;
- Panther... Also has a purple color with dark lilac specks. Not as full as Prince;
- The Snow Queen... The leaves have silvery villi.The flowers are small, about 7 cm, but bloom well. The color is dark in depth, light lilac to white towards the edges;
- Brocada... It can be red or blue. Monochrome. It is characterized by abundant and long flowering;
- Priceless luxury... White flowers with cherry-pink border and dots. Bushes up to 25 cm tall, compact.
Appearance and some features
It is divided into two types:
- gloxinia kaiser wilhelm;
- gloxinia kaiser friedrich.
Both types are compact indoor culture. It is very difficult to look away from their deep saturated shades. The first type is characterized by a deep "night" color - dark purple. And the second one stands out for its tenderness - its flowers are painted in crimson. The petals of both plants are trimmed at the edges with a delicate white border, and the leaf plates have a dark green color with an emerald overflow.
All these properties in general do not allow you to look away from the beautiful Gloxinia. It stands out a lot from other indoor crops that populate your home garden. A common feature of these varieties can be considered falling into "hibernation" (the flower has a dormant period).
Do you know what are the main differences between Thedea and Gloxinia? On our portal you will find more information about other varieties of this plant:
- hybrid;
- White terry;
- Krasnoyarye and Little Red Riding Hood;
- Yesenia;
- Sonatas;
- Brocades;
- Shagane;
- pink.
Conditions for growing at home
Leaving is not too difficult and even a beginner can do it. But if you do not follow certain requirements, the plant will not release buds. The condition of the leaves will show what the plant needs.
How to create optimal conditions, we will consider further.
Placement and lighting
This flower is picky about light. Loves diffused lighting and long daylight hours about 12 hours. Ideally placed on the west or east side. Shading may be required near southern windows, while in the north the plant will stretch.
Important! If the leaves are rising, then the gloxinia is too hot or there is not enough light.
Temperature and humidity
Gloxinia loves warmth. The optimum temperature in the summer should be + 18 ... + 25 ° С, but during the rest period, + 10 ... + 13 ° С will be enough. Drafts should be avoided. A high humidity of about 70% is needed, but cannot be sprayed. To increase humidity, you can place containers of water next to it or plant moss around the pots.
Photo
This is what Kaiser Friedrich looks like in the photo:
And this is a photo of Kaiser Wilhelm:
Home care
Care consists in choosing a suitable substrate, sufficient light and maintaining the moisture level of the soil and air.
Watering
Gloxinia requires regular watering during the growing season. It should be watered with warm, settled water, slightly warmer than room temperature. Watering can be carried out at the root, but it is better in a pan. And then drain the water after 15–20 minutes. When the flowers fade, watering should be stopped, and during the rest of the plant, it is enough to water once a month or even less often. The main thing is to prevent the tubers from drying out.
Top dressing
Top dressing is necessary throughout the growing season from April to August, they are applied every 7-10 days. They use specialized complex fertilizers for indoor flowering plants containing potassium and phosphorus. You can alternate organic and mineral feedings.
Important! But you cannot feed immediately after transplanting and at the time when the cuttings are taking root.
Pruning
You can cut off the stem where the flowers and leaves were after flowering. Only a few of the lowest leaves are left. Then they are fertilized with nitrogen, then they will begin to grow again and new buds will appear. The most active flowering period is June-July.But it so happens that the flowers appear one after another, then pruning is not needed.
When the plant begins to dry out in the fall, do not cut off the leaves while they are still green. Pruning will be required if the gloxinia does not fall off for too long.
Transfer
In February, the tubers are taken out for planting. Sometimes the plant wakes up earlier and then gives white shoots. Transplanting is done every year in a larger pot. Moreover, it is better to choose a wide rather than a deep container, since the roots will grow in width to a greater extent. Gloxinia loves light and airy soil. Leafy soil, peat, turf are suitable for such conditions. You can make a mixture of equal parts of the specified soils, as well as part of the sand, or buy ready-made soil. Be sure to put pebbles or other small stones at the bottom of the pot for good drainage. It is better to steam the earth in order to destroy harmful microorganisms.
Video: Gloxinia Transplant
It is better to hold the tubers in potassium permanganate before planting. Plant the plant in the ground for 1/3 of the tuber. When shoots begin to grow, you need to leave 3-4 of the strongest ones, the rest are removed. After removal, the next day, the tuber is covered with soil so that the level above the root is about 1 cm. After that, watering is performed, and the pot is placed in its permanent place.
Gloxinia care during rest
When the plant has faded, it must be placed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place with a temperature of up to + 13 ° C. The dormant period usually begins in October-November. You need to stop watering gradually. Beginning in August, reduce the number of waterings.
The aboveground part begins to fade. The leaves dry up and fall off. You do not need to remove them before they dry. After the green parts die off, everything is cut off so that a stump of about 1.5 cm remains above the tuber.
Did you know? In the 18th century, King Charles II of Sweden introduced a new language into European circulation - the “language of flowers”. In this "secular dialect", the gloxinia flower means "love at first sight."
You can store tubers in different ways:
- Remove them from the pot and clear them of the earth. Can be treated with fungicidal preparations. Put in a container with dry sand, sawdust, perlite or peat and leave in a cool place, you can in the refrigerator.
- Perhaps just cover the pot of tubers with sand on top. Leave the same in a cool, dark place.
- You can just leave it in the ground. The storage conditions are the same. Only in this case, it is sometimes necessary to water (approximately 1 time a month), but not to fill. Or spray the surface, then this can be done more often.
The rest period lasts from 1 to 3 months. If the tubers are not stored in proper conditions, the plants will wake up too early and the sprouts will be weak.
Gloxinias that grow only the first year are not sent to rest. They are left in the light and watered. The older the plant, the more it should be in a state of rest. From the sleep period, tubers are usually removed in February.
Lighting
Although this plant is very fond of light, however, you cannot put it in a place where direct sunlight will fall on it. This is especially true during the flowering period. The flower can be safely placed on the southern windowsill during winter and spring. With the arrival of summer, it is better to hide the plant in shady areas, but you can still put it on the eastern windowsill, in rare cases on the western ones. During the growth of the green part of the flower and the increase in buds, it must be placed in a well-lit place. When the inflorescences begin to bloom, the flower is removed from under the "sunny place".
This culture loves a big sunny day, lasting 12 to 14 hours. To provide such long-term illumination, you need to use large and powerful lamps. Otherwise, the stem will grow upward, and flowering will be very rare, or may not occur at all.The amount of light greatly affects the saturation of the petals - the more light, the brighter the bud, and vice versa.
Reproduction
This plant can be propagated by seeds, cuttings and dividing tubers. Let's take a look at each of the methods.
Learn more about the features of the care and reproduction of gloxinia at home.
Seeds
This method is the longest. Seeds are best purchased. They will already be treated with different preparations, and the percentage of germination will be higher. But you can also collect seeds from your plants.
To do this, you need to perform pollination. It should be noted that with such a home crossing, you can get a new color of flowers. You need to pollinate on the second day after the bud opens. To do this, you need to transfer pollen from the stamens to the pistils. The process must be repeated the next day. The seed box will be ready in 1.5-2 months.
Video: Sowing Gloxinia Seeds
For germination, seeds are spread on moist soil, but not buried. Then cover with polyethylene or a cap. Leave in a warm, bright place at a temperature of + 22 ... + 25 ° С. The best planting time is in March. It is possible earlier, but the germination process will be longer.
The earth needs to be moistened as needed. When seedlings appear, the seeds are sprinkled with earth, and the pots are aired daily. After a month, the grown sprouts can be planted in a container at a distance of 2 cm from each other. When 2 true leaves appear, the plants are transplanted into separate containers.
Common diseases and pests
Some of the common diseases of this flower are late blight and fusarium:
- The first is practically incurable. It manifests itself at the beginning as a slight wilting of leaves, a stop in the growth of the shoot, as well as blanching. Watering is prohibited, as this will only worsen the situation. Infection gradually spreads to all parts of the plant. you need to get rid of both the plant and the soil.
- The second disease arises from constant watering and constantly moist soil and manifests itself as deformation of the leaves with a change in their color.
Pests such as thrips and spider mites are also dangerous to this plant. To protect the plant, it is enough to treat it with an insecticidal preparation and put the flowerpot in a dark place.where there are no drafts.
Possible growing difficulties
The first thing that can affect gloxinia is improper care. If the leaves turn yellow, stains appear on them, and the plant wilts, then there may be a problem with lighting or moisture.
Gloxinia are most susceptible to fungal diseases. That is why it is important to disinfect tubers with antifungal drugs and not flood the plants.
Did you know? Gloxinia was ranked as the best oxygen supplier out of 20 houseplant species in a recent study.
The most common problems:
- late blight... Leaves wither, spots appear on them. The pathogen is very persistent, so it is better to prevent infection by prophylactic irrigation with fungicides. You can use the biological product "Fitosporin". When infected, the affected leaves are removed, and the bush must be treated with special chemicals;
- gray rot... The plant is affected by a gray fungus, the leaves and stem rot. The main prevention is moderate watering and breathable soil. When a disease appears, you can try to treat with "Fundazol", but you may have to destroy the entire bush;
- powdery mildew may appear with too damp and cool air and excessive watering. Treatment with fungicides is also required.
Of the pests, thrips, spider mites, are most often annoyed. Signs of their appearance will be small light dots on the leaves, which can turn yellow over time. The treatment is carried out with insecticides according to the instructions.As a rule, repeated processing is required until complete destruction.
Gloxinia are very easy to grow plants. The basic rules to follow are adequate lighting, moderate watering, and winter rest. But the variety of their colors will decorate any window sill.
Who is who?
The name "gloxinia" has taken root in the flower as a result of strange twists and turns. Initially, the first discovered tropical plant was described by a member of a sailing expedition - a young doctor and botanist Benjamin Gloxin in 1785. The flower with large green leaves and peduncles in the form of variegated bells was named in honor of its discoverer - Gloxinia speckled. A little later, botanists discovered another plant, very similar to Gloxinia speckled, which, by analogy with a similar specimen, was called Gloxinia beautiful (or beautiful). In 1825, another similar specimen settled in a botanical garden near London, having, however, very serious differences - a tuberous root system and a slightly different flower shape. This species was named Sinningia - in honor of the botanist Wilhelm Sinning. All modern species and varieties of these flowers are numerous hybrids from the species Sinningia beautiful.
As a result of long classification trials, the researchers agreed that Gloxinia the beautiful is nothing more than Sinningia the beautiful. However, ironically, the later name “synningia” failed to supplant the earlier one, which was erroneous. And the plant, called Sinningia in science, has forever remained Gloxinia for practicing florists and florists. And as soon as this sonorous name is firmly entrenched in floriculture, then we will also call this entertaining flower this way.
Similar flowers
Violet - the plant belongs to the violet family. It grows mainly in regions with a temperate climate. Terry gloxinia is a beautiful houseplant that attracts with large flowers. There are about 70 species of this plant.- Gloxinia Avante white - belongs to the section terry. It resembles a camellia or a garden rose in shape.
- Gloxinia Yesenia - terry Dutch hybrid. Reaches 30 cm in height and is the cultivated plant in the world.
- Gloxinia Prince Albert Is a simple gloxinia cultivar with effective flowers. Has extra grace in the form of wavy edges.
Gloxinia is undeniably a beautiful flower. Growing it isn't as easy as we'd like it to be, but it's worth it. Not a single guest will pass by without making a single compliment to such beauty!
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Origin
The genus Gloxinia (Gloxinia) belongs to the Gesneriaceae family. The homeland of the flower is the tropical belt of two American continents. In nature, gloxinia settles along the banks of rivers, under the canopy of a dense forest, and is found on the mountain slopes of the Andes. It is a perennial flowering plant that sometimes forms small shrubs.
The plant got its name from the name of the famous botanist Gloxin, who discovered a beautiful flower. Another botanist, gardener Wilhelm Sinning, who devoted his life to creating new hybrids and varieties of gloxinia, immortalized his name in the second name of the flower. Domestic varieties of gloxinia are also called sinningia.
Homeland of the plant
Extremely dangerous fungal diseases
We will talk about such serious diseases, in which 99% will have to part with the "Brazilian".
It:
Anthracnose
- Attacks a flower if it is damaged (remember thrips and ticks) and grows in a soil with a high pH level, depleted in potassium and phosphorus.
- It starts with brown spots on the leaves, which quickly capture the zones of the peduncles, trunk, tuber and roots. The plant literally rots alive.
- At the earliest stages, you can try to save Oxychom, copper chlorine oxide, Cuproxat, removing previously affected leaves. Carry out the processing three times, with an interval of every 10 days.
- If the disease could not be stopped, then the plant must be destroyed.
Anthracnose
Ascochitosis
- Red spots with a brownish-brown rim is a sign of another disease that can destroy not only gloxinia itself, but also all flowers in the house. Among the people, ascochitis is known under the name "lichen" for the similarity of its manifestation with ringworm of humans and animals.
- The reason for the appearance has not been fully identified, but it is known for sure that the development is excessive moisture + densely compacted soil, which does not allow sinningia to "breathe" freely.
- In the early stages, Bordeaux mixture, Vectra, Abiga-peak, or just copper sulfate can help. The frequency of processing is once a week.
- If after 3 times the fungicide is applied, the spots continue to spread, the plant will have to be burned.
Late blight
- The most dangerous of the fungal. The main danger is that the infection is not immediately noticeable - sometimes it takes several months from the day of infection.
- In the soil, phytophthora fungi can persist for up to 8 years, it is easily transmitted through inventory and rainwater for irrigation.
- Does not react to the main types of chemical attack.
- The only control measure is prophylaxis with Kuprozan, Tsineb, Kaptan or polycarbocide.
- If late blight has manifested itself, the plant must be destroyed as soon as possible, the soil must be ignited, and the pot must be boiled.
Almost all troubles with illness can be avoided if you follow the rules of caring for glockers and carefully monitor their mood. For an attentive owner - the best flowers!
And the last piece of advice. Sinningia-gloxinia is best chosen in summer, when its flowering is abundant. In this case, there is no chance of making a mistake with the appearance of the future flower - everything is in sight!
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general information
Gloxinia is an indoor flower. Otherwise it is called sinningia. It is a herbaceous perennial plant. It has rhizomes in the form of tubers, is a representative of the Gesneriaceae family.
The leaves are velvety, grow in breadth, and are moderately thick. A pleasant, delicate smell emanates from the leaves. Gloxinia has very beautiful flowers. Each flower looks like bells or shoes. They are located on peduncles of different lengths. Flowers differ in a wide range of shades. Coloring may vary.
For example, it can be white, pink, lilac, red, etc. Among all the variety of plants, there are simple varieties, terry. At the edges of the flowers, there is a border, a neat frill. The surface inside is strewn with specks of a darker or lighter color. The flowering period is usually in March and April.
Gloxinia is native to South America (Brazil). In European countries, they got acquainted with the flower only in the 19th century.
In order for people to express their feelings, the language of flowers was invented in the eastern countries. The meaning of gloxinia is love that arises at first sight. Therefore, the plant is used as a kind of love talisman that brings peace and harmony to relationships.
The plant has an unusual ability. It helps in relieving fatigue, tension in a person who has been engaged in monotonous physical or mental work for a long time.
Its varieties are incredible in color. The catalog, which presents all the options, can be seen on the website of Svyatoslav Siletsky. He collected all the specimens, even the plants that breeders came up with in 2019.
Why does Gloxinia's leaves curl?
One of the common problems with gloxinia is wrinkled or curled leaves. This happens when the air in the room where it stands is too dry and hot. If the humidity is raised and the temperature lowered, the plant will recover quickly.
The easiest way to increase moisture is to place the plant on a tray of water. And to lower the temperature, you can turn on an air conditioner or a fan (just make sure that they do not blow on the plant - it does not like drafts).
Photo of Gloxinia leaves curling
Where and how to plant it
Usually the resting time of gloxinia is the middle of winter., the nodules wake up by the end of February. Sometimes it happens that development is delayed, and the buds on the tuber swell only towards the end of spring. Planting time is determined by the readiness of the kidneys.
The pot is chosen with a margin, 6 cm more than the nodule. The height of the container must be calculated for 4 drainage layers and soil with a tuber. Too large pots are not needed: this is how powerful roots develop, not the plant itself. The flower will dry out and wither. Drainage holes are required, since gloxinia does not like stagnant moisture.
Terry splendor
Gloxinia Zaznoba looks very attractive. Its double flowers are large in diameter, white in color. The petals are covered with polka dots of a violet-purple hue, there is a lilac border with a violet tint. The variety is characterized by the compactness of the bushes.
Gloxinia Moon Shade belongs to the terry variety, endowed with huge flowers. There is a wide purple frame on the petals, white blotches give the flower unusual and tenderness. Among connoisseurs and professionals, the variety is recognized as a masterpiece.
Gloxinia Winter Cherry is similar in appearance to the previous variety, but its petals are adorned with small peas that play burgundy and purple. Bushes look very beautiful in pots on windowsills, decorativeness is emphasized by a compact neat bush with short peduncles.
Gloxinia Cleopatra is a terry variety. An inexperienced person will not immediately be able to distinguish it from the Winter Cherry variety, which is due to its external identity.
One of the most beautiful varieties of the terry variety is the Milky Way variety. It immediately amazes with its luxury, singularity and grandeur. The diameter of the flowers is very large. There are specks (purple, lilac) on the white petals, while the colors are less bright at the edges, which adds sophistication. The leaves are endowed with a vein of a silvery shade, the very base of the leaf is light green. The peduncles of this variety are of medium length, but this does not diminish the visual appeal.
Varieties with unusual or solemn names are especially popular. For example, Gloxinia Calico Wedding. It can be presented to spouses as a symbolic anniversary gift. On a white background of petals, there is a lilac speck. On the edges there is a thin rim (there is a very thick speck, the color is lilac). Terry Sudarushka is distinguished by romance and playfulness. Medium-sized peas are clearly visible on the white petals. Their color is red with a pink tint. Sudarushka has strong peduncles, compact bushes.
The Pani Valevskaya variety is distinguished by its extraordinary decorativeness. The main color of the flowers is white, they are terry. The border stands out clearly against a white background, as it is itself crimson-red. On compact bushes there are small in length, but strong peduncles.
Gloxinia Crimson Etude has a red border around the edges. On the petals, you can see not only dark red peas, but also strokes, which adds exoticism. Peduncles of this variety are long.
Gloxinia Charm captivates with the contrast of a delicate terry white base and a rich pink frame around the edges. Bright pink polka dots are randomly placed throughout the flower.Peduncles are of medium length and special strength, the bushes are neat, compact.
Popular varieties of white beauty with photos
Gloxinia white terry
Has large white flowers with a lemon-colored neck... Her leaves are emerald, the peduncle is short, and the plant itself is quite small.
Gloxinia Blond Giselle
It has large (up to 10 cm), lush, white flowers, which are covered with dark purple "freckles". The middle of the flower is yellowish. The leaves are large, rich green.
Treatment of gloxinia, the leaves of which are damaged by diseases or pests
Like other indoor plants, gloxinia is susceptible to disease and pest attacks. The reason for this is the gardener's mistakes when creating conditions for the growth of the flower and deviations from the rules of care discussed above.
The flower most often suffers from gray rot. A sign of this gloxinia disease is brown spots on the leaves. To get rid of the problem, you must first carry out a careful, careful removal of all damaged elements. If gloxinia leaves are damaged by this disease, and treatment should be carried out immediately: it is recommended to treat the plant with fungicides.
Root rot is a common disease of the root system. The tubers acquire a dark brown color, then rotting of the stem occurs at the very bottom and, as a result, the gloxinia finally dies. The reason for the appearance of rot lies in the constant waterlogging of the soil or the use of cold water for irrigation.
For the treatment of this disease gloxinia and diseases such as black leg, powdery mildew, late blight, you need to use "Fundazol", and for prevention - "Fitosporin". Use drugs in accordance with the instructions on the package.
Pests often settle on the flower:
Cyclamen pliers.
Spider mites.
Thrips.
A sign of the appearance of the former is the presence on the leaves and stems of a gray layer resembling dust (this is an accumulation of small mites), the latter is the appearance of white dots on the plant, which eventually turn into brownish-yellow spots, and a thin cobweb net, and the third - light spotting on the leaves, streaks and a silvery sheen in their unaffected areas.
Under the influence of parasites feeding on the plant cell sap, there is a gradual deformation, twisting, drying of leaves, wilting of buds, twisting of the stem.
Treatment of gloxinia from pests that provoke viral diseases should be carried out with the help of insecticide preparations such as “Fitoverm», «Actellic», «Karbofos», «Aktara". In the case of thrips, it is extremely important to replace the substrate.
Compliance with the described recommendations will allow you to grow a healthy plant that will delight you with a unique color.
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What esotericists warn about
Since gloxinia-sinningia has become one of the favorite pets for many flower growers, it is not surprising that for 2 centuries popular rumor has endowed this flower with many properties that were not inherent in it in the mountains of the native Andes and the humid forests of the Amazon.
Plants with bells of red, purple and burgundy shades patronize their owners if they were born under the signs of the Fire Element: Aries, Sagittarius and Leo.
Gloxinia dark
- The flower will enhance the activity of signs and encourage them to strive to reshape the world around them, making decisions, being ready to take responsibility.
- But! Strengthening the passionate temperament of Fire and its desire for undivided leadership, gloxinia will push these signs to make rash-hasty decisions, lack of patience and regret, to excessive harshness, irascibility and even violence and dictatorship in family relationships.
Landing rules
It is recommended to grow the plant indoors. For planting, a special soil is used, intended for Saintpaulias.... A universal mixture is also suitable. If you decide to independently prepare a substrate for white gloxinia, then note that the flower prefers sod land, with the addition of peat, humus and sand (4: 2: 2: 1). To achieve lush and long-lasting flowering, choose a small pot for planting.
Important: Snow-white gloxinia, like all its relatives, loves moisture very much, but does not tolerate stagnation of liquid in a pot. That is why she needs good drainage.
- We put the drainage on the bottom of the pot (you can use ordinary large stones).
- Pour part of the substrate on top of the drainage.
- We place the tuber or stalk in a pot and sprinkle, lightly tamping, with soil.
- Water the plant with water at room temperature. This must be done carefully so that moisture does not get on the stem and leaves of the plant.
Lighting
It is best to choose a well-lit place for the flower. The light should be bright, but diffused, so as not to burn the delicate flower. It is recommended to put gloxinia on the east or west windows.
Providing the plant with the right lighting will delight you with abundant and long flowering.
Soil requirements
The soil of white gloxinia needs soft, loose, airy... Only in such a substrate will the flower be able to actively develop. Be sure to make sure that the soil is nutritious.
Tips for those looking to buy a gloxinia flower
When buying an already planted gloxinia, you need to inspect its leaves, they must be elastic and not have any spots and pests.
If tubers are bought, then they must be dense enough, elastic and have a diameter of at least four centimeters. On their upper part there are small depressions with buds or small velvety sprouts. If they are absent, then the tuber is not suitable for planting.
You should not buy gloxinia tubers if rot or mold is found on them.
Depending on the variety, the price of gloxinia in a pot can range from two hundred rubles to a thousand. A good tuber costs an average of two hundred rubles.
How to transplant a gloxinia houseplant into a large pot
Before replanting gloxinia growing at home, you need to wait until the end of winter or early spring (February - March). The procedure should be carried out annually, even before the growing season begins.
For the purpose of transplanting, you do not need to take a large pot - a low flowerpot of medium volume, the width of which does not exceed 15 cm, will suffice. Ideally, the size of the container should exceed the size of the tuber by 2-3 cm. If you neglect these recommendations, you may be faced with a situation where the tuber begins to grow excessively, and the plant will never bloom.
First of all, you need to remove the tuber from the pot, carefully examine, carefully remove the clod of earth, cut off the old roots, rotten places. Cut the sections with crushed coal.
Then it must be left for half an hour in an aqueous solution of a fungicide (among them - "Maxim", "Fitosporin", "Fundazol") or a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate. This will help avoid the development of rot and other plant diseases.
Then you should leave the tuber to dry for one day.
The soil
Gloxinia needs a light and loose soil, which you can either compose yourself, or take soil from under a birch or linden tree, or purchase a special substrate and add the same amount of ordinary earth to it. It is also permissible to add a little perlite, sawdust or soil loosening agents.
The bottom of the pot is filled with good drainage, be it pebbles, rubble or small stones, and one or more holes are needed in the bottom. In this case, the water during irrigation will saturate the soil well and easily leave the pot through the drain and a special hole.
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Growing methods: from cuttings, seeds or part of a tuber
White gloxinia, like all its relatives, propagates by cuttings, dividing the tuber and seeds... Let's analyze each method in detail.
Leaf propagation
This is the most affordable and easiest way. It is enough to cut off a healthy, strong leaf with a sharp knife, put it in water and cover it on top so that it turns out to be a greenhouse. After 10-15 days, young roots will appear, and after another two weeks the plant can be rooted.
Watch a video about the reproduction of gloxinia using leaves:
Tuber division
A more risky way. If you make a mistake, then you can not only not get a new plant, but also ruin the old one. The tuber for dividing must be absolutely healthy, elastic, at least 5 cm in diameter.
Step by step scheme:
- We disinfect the blade and divide the tuber so that there is at least one sprout on each new part.
- We process the sections with activated carbon and dry them.
- We plant the tubers in the prepared soil, water and wait for their rooting.
How to send gloxinia to winter rest
The flowering period ends in August - October. After that, it is necessary to send gloxinia to winter rest. Before doing this, the watering frequency should be halved. If the plant is reluctant to prepare for winter sleep and continues to bloom throughout November, you should not interfere with this.
But it is worth watering it all less often than in the spring-summer time - this will ensure the necessary dying off of the ground part of the flower. At this time, the flower can be fed at most once. As a fertilizer, it is recommended to use a potassium agent (potassium monophosphate, for example).
As soon as yellowness and wilting appear on the leaves, watering should be stopped altogether. Tearing off the foliage at once is categorically contraindicated, otherwise the nutrients from it will not have time to pass into the tuber, and this is extremely important for the further growth and development of the plant.
Watering mode and humidity
Young gloxinia is prone to root rot and fungal attack, although mature plants can undergo similar changes. Therefore, watering should be done with warm water under the root regularly, but in moderation.
Gloxinia leaves are never sprayed; it is better to provide high humidity in other ways. For example, set aside a place for it surrounded by other flowers, and add moss to large plants.
The name "Gloxinia"
The physician and botanist-naturalist Benjamin Peter Gloxin (1765-94), while traveling in South America, drew attention to a modest shrub of perennial grass, which he met in small groups everywhere from Mexico to Brazil in shady semi-moist tropical forests. The attention of the German naturalist was attracted not even by the shrub, but by its bluish-blue flowers, so reminiscent of his native Alsatian bell.
Upon closer examination, it turned out that the flower resembles a bell only outwardly, in fact, this tubular corolla has only 4 stamens (at the bell - 5), and the nectary (special mini-glands that produce aromatic sweet nectar) may be absent altogether. Flowers of the pseudo-bell were solitary, each had its own bosom, in contrast to the one that loves to gather in inflorescences in panicles and brushes of the bell.
Selection
In nature, 25 species of gloxinia grow, but all the diverse splendor was obtained from plants of two species - beautiful and royal gloxinia. For many years V. Sinning was engaged in the selection of a wonderful flower, he obtained a large number of beautiful hybrids, they decided to assign his name to hydrangeas, but the name Sinningia did not take root. Breeding work on obtaining new hybrid varieties has not been interrupted and is being actively carried out at the present time, a large number of amateurs have joined the breeders, their hybrids are not inferior in beauty and diversity.
By size, hydrangeas are divided into undersized (up to 30 centimeters), medium (about 30 centimeters) and tall (more than 30 centimeters, according to the type of flower, the plant is divided into terry and simple, according to the peculiarities of color, they can be uniformly colored, calico (petals have contrasting, uniform spots) and brindle (petals have specks in the center and a brightly colored edge) It is easily pollinated and gives an incredible number of the most diverse varieties, unpredictable in beauty and shape.
