Sinningia speciosa

Gloxinia, Brazilian Gloxinia, Violet Slipper Gloxinia
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Broadening of the Being

The Mother’s Comment

All the parts of the being broaden in order to progress.

Colour

Many colours

Message of the Flower

Organised Emotional Broadening

The Mother’s Comment

The broadening should not be the result of an instinctive impulse but of a conscious organisation.

Colour

White, purple

Message of the Flower

Broadening of the Most Material Vital

The Mother’s Comment

The limitations of the ego begin to be shaken.

Colour

Purple

Message of the Flower

Balanced Use of Integral Power

The Mother’s Comment

In truth, power can only become integral when it is used in a balanced way.

Colour

White

Family

Gesneriaceae

Cultivars

There are numerous cultivars with a variety of flower colors and forms.

Person who named the flower

Carl Ludwig Willdenow

Flower Size

Flowers can be quite large, often 2-4 inches across.

Flower Texture

Velvety

Number of Petals

5, though double varieties may appear to have more due to the extra petals.

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Some varieties are fragrant.

Leaf Texture

Fuzzy, soft.

Leaf Arrangement

Rosette formation.

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with a red underside.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial.

Life Cycle

Perennial in suitable climates, often grown as an annual in temperate zones.

Blooming Period

Late spring to summer.

Climate

Prefers warm, humid climates.

Water Requirements

High, prefers consistently moist soil.

Soil Type

Well-draining, rich in organic matter.

Temperature Ranges

Does best in temperatures between 60F and 75F (15C to 24C).

Sun or Shade

Prefers bright, indirect light or partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, and fungal diseases.

Pollinators

Attracts bees and other pollinators.

Habitat

Native to Brazil; cultivated worldwide.

Role in the Ecosystem

Ornamental use primarily; provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely grown for its beautiful flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly decorative.

Endangered Status

Not endangered; widely cultivated.

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