
Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa)
Gloxinia, also known as Gloxinia
Abutilon, also known as Flowering Maple or Chinese Lantern, is a perennial plant that can reach heights of 2 to 3 meters. It features soft, maple-like leaves and blooms in the summer with large, ruffled, bell-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and white. Abutilon thrives in filtered light, partial shade, or full sun. While it is typically grown as a houseplant, it can be moved outdoors during the summer months. This plant is excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Key Facts About Gloxinia
Attributes of Gloxinia
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm to 40 cm
Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
White Red Purple Pink Blue Mauve Burgundy
Scientific Classification of Gloxinia
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Mints plantains olives and allies
Family
African violet
Genus
Sinningia
Species
Gloxinia