Sinningia Empress White

Gloxinia Empress White

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Velvety dark green leaves with large trumpet-shaped white flowers featuring a yellow throat. Grows from tubers, requires seasonal dormancy for best blooming.
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Plant Details

Common Name Gloxinia Empress White
Family Gesneriaceae
Genus Sinningia
Species Speciosa
Variety Empress White
Origin Brazil
Blooming Spring to Summer, indoors year-round with care
Leaf Color Deep green (velvety)
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based potting mix with perlite for drainage; avoid heavy clay

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during growth, bottom water to prevent leaf rot. Reduce drastically in dormancy (winter).

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only. Direct sun scorches leaves and fades blooms.

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth phase only.

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellow leaves. Allow foliage to die back for tuber rest.

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Mealybug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
61° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
45% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
60 – 150
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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