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 Zeppo Mar 20, 2018 8:03 AM CST |
| A friend brought us this nice plant. She didn't remember the name though. She said it is not to be watered too much but that's pretty much all we know about it. Please help identify the plant.     |
Name: Tara Jacksonville, Fl. (Zone 9a)              terrafirma Mar 20, 2018 8:16 AM CST |
| Hi! You have a beautiful Gloxinia... https://garden.org/plants/sear... |
Zeppo Mar 20, 2018 8:20 AM CST |
Thanks for a quick reply  !It is definitely Gloxinia. |
Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b)         plantladylin Mar 20, 2018 8:52 AM CST |
| I agree, a beautiful Florist's Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) I used to see them for sale here regularly but for some reason they haven't appeared at garden centers in a long time. ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! ~ |
Name: Laurie b Western Washington (Zone 7b)       lauriebasler Mar 20, 2018 12:08 PM CST |
| I have not seen them either Lin. Am I remembering correctly that this plant hates water on the leaves, and it prefers a slightly cooler temp indoors of around 65? |
Zeppo Mar 20, 2018 12:27 PM CST |
| Thanks for the care tips as well! |
Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b) plantladylin Mar 20, 2018 12:37 PM CST |
| Laurie, yes the leaves are soft and pubescent like a few other Gesneriads (African Violets, Episcia, Streptocarpus) and do not like water on their leaves. ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! ~ |
Name: Laurie b Western Washington (Zone 7b) lauriebasler Mar 23, 2018 8:10 AM CST |
Thank you Lin, I am so lucky to have you, when my memory goes on strike.  |
Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b) plantladylin Mar 23, 2018 8:23 AM CST |
lauriebasler said: I am so lucky to have you, when my memory goes on strike. Wait til you get to be my age ... my memory seems to be on strike more and more with each passing year. ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! ~ |
Name: Laurie b Western Washington (Zone 7b) lauriebasler Mar 24, 2018 10:45 PM CST |
| Oh Lin: I am not sure if you're my elder or I yours. We are fine wine!!! |
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