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tamlamb Plymouth, PA(Zone 5b) Jun 03, 2002

Hi Will someone sent me a bulb labeled Hardy Gloxinia. At first I thought it wass a houseplant however now I thinking it is a perennial. How can I tell the difference? PLease check this link:
http://www.swallowtailgardenseeds.com/perennials/hard_gloxinia.html

thanks
tamlamb

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WillCreed New York, NY(Zone 6a) Jun 03, 2002

It is a perenniel and it is not particularly suited for indoor use because it is not a tropical plant. It comes from mountainous regions of East Asia where the winters are quite cold. It should do just fine outside year round in PA.

Houseplants are tropical or semi-tropical plants that are adapted to warm temperatures year round. That is what makes them suitable for our homes.

The hardy gloxinia (Incarvillea delavayi) is not at all related to the much more commonly available florists gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) with its large, voluptuous flowers and soft, velvety leaves. The latter is a houseplant.

I hope this clears up the confusion.

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tamlamb Plymouth, PA(Zone 5b) Jun 03, 2002

HI Will

That clears it up... Thank you very much for your help.
tamlamb

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