Gloxinia: Velvet Blooms & Gentle Care Indoors

Velvet Petals, Showy Color

Gloxinia dazzles with velvety, bell-shaped blooms and plush foliage. With bright, indirect light and consistent moisture, it’s a rewarding indoor bloomer.

Why Gloxinia Wins Indoors

Velvety flowers: Trumpet blooms in jewel tones.

Compact habit: Fits windowsills and tabletops.

Seasonal interest: Blooms in warm months, rests in dormancy.

Styling Your Gloxinia

Soft contrast: Pair with neutral pots to let flowers pop.
Light play: Place near bright, filtered light for color depth.
Gift appeal: A seasonal bloomer that feels special and classic.

Plant Care Summary

Light

Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh midday sun.

Water

Keep soil evenly moist during active growth; reduce watering as plant enters dormancy.

Humidity

Prefers high humidity; avoid wetting leaves and flowers.

Temperature

65–75°F (18–24°C); protect from drafts and sudden temperature shifts.

Meet the Gloxinia

Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) is a tuberous houseplant prized for plush, trumpet-shaped flowers and soft, downy leaves. During warm months, keep light bright but filtered and water consistently. After flowering, it naturally rests—reduce watering and allow a short dormancy before regrowth.

Fun Facts

Tuber life

Plants regrow from tubers after a short dormancy.

Velvet petals

Bloom texture is plush and light-catching.

Compact display

Perfect for windowsills and tabletops.

Bloom season

Most profuse in late spring and summer with steady care.

Sad Plant Signs

Wilting blooms

Underwatering or excessive heat; water evenly and move from hot sun.

Spotted leaves

Water on foliage; bottom-water and keep leaves dry.

No flowers

Insufficient light or nutrients; increase bright, indirect light and feed lightly.

Leaf scorch

Direct sun exposure; shift to filtered light.

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