Gloxinia

To grow as a houseplant, place gloxinias in a bright area, near a sunny window but out of direct sunlight. They will thrive in average room temperatures of between 16-24C. When growing gloxinia houseplants as annuals, they don’t need repotting. If you pot up the plant or need to replace some of the soil, use an African violet potting soil mixture. It is best to leave the young plant in its original pot as the roots are tender and the plant is not easy to transplant to a larger container when it is young.

To grow from seed, sow in a 4- to 6- inch pot where it can grow to full size. Fill the pot with African violet potting soil. Make sur the mix has been well sifted. Moisten the soil and press the seeds gently onto the surface but don’t bury them as they need light to germinate. Place the pot in a plastic bag and seal the top to keep the soil moist and the air humid. The seeds will germinate in three or four days. At that time, open the top of the bag, and remove it completely after a week. Mist the soil when the surface feels dry.