Anchorage, AK (Zone 4a) | September 2006 | positive
One of the most beautiful houseplants a flower-lover can grow. The velvety, bell shaped blossoms are at least three inches across, and a...Read More mature tuber can produce a dozen. They enjoy bright light, but direct sun light can burn the leaves, in as little a one hour. After blooming stops, a resting period is necessary, before they will bloom again. Stop watering and allow the tubers to dry-out for several months. When new leaves began to appear resume watering, or start watering to stimulate new growth. The simplest way to propagate them is from leaf or stem cuttings. Simply place the cutting in a glass of water and a new tuber will began to form. Gloxinia Emperor William is the purplish color phase of the same species.
One of the most beautiful houseplants a flower-lover can grow. The velvety, bell shaped blossoms are at least three inches across, and a...Read More