African violet & gloxinia

Saintpaulia and Sinningia

Also called · Saintpaulia · Gloxinia

Velvety leaves and bright flowers for a windowsill.

LightBright shade
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereNear a bright window

Care tag · 167

“Water from below or at the soil. Water on the fuzzy leaves leaves spots.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright shade, near a window. No direct sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top 2 cm is dry. Use water at room temperature.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Light, airy potting soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A weak flowering feed every 2 weeks.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Perlite
    • Flowering fertiliser

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Pale spots on leaves

    Cold water splashed on them. Water the soil only.

  • No flowers

    More light.

  • Gloxinia dying back

    It rests after flowering. Keep the tuber nearly dry until it sprouts.

Near a bright window

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