My first year growing Gloxinia

[andreaemilia]

So this is my first year growing Gloxinia from tubers bought in the supermarket
I am quite proud of the result since they are finicky (require more attention than some of my orchids)
next year I am buying every available colour
here are the photos

[gardenguysorchids]

Beautiful! Your are correct in that they are not the easiest plant to grow and bloom. Congratulations on your success .

[stateless]

very pretty, used to work in a flower shop and they were the hardest plant to take care of, either underwatered, or overwatered, could never find the right balance.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Never have grown these flowers. I do admire the bold blooms and colors. Congratulations on growing and blooming them.

cheers,
BD

[orchidsal]

What elegant, beautiful blooms. Very plush. AL

[cdayinflorida]

just a lovely

[Paph]

Beautiful!

[pavel]

Well done! Lovely flowers. I have resisted trying these as 1) I find african violets to be troublesome, and 2) my understanding is they prefer cooler temps.

[andreaemilia]

Thanks everyone
it is true african violets like cooler temps, but their cousins the gloxonia thrive when it is warmer (20-26 Celsius)
mine are grown outside and untill the temps outside got to about 20 degrees during the day they refused to grow