Overview

Gloxiniopsis racemosa is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Gloxiniopsis, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Gloxiniopsis racemosa grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Gloxiniopsis racemosa is a bushy evergreen cultivar from the Gesneriaceae family, suited to partial shade and sheltered positions with east, south, or west aspects. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels, provided the soil remains moist but well-drained. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H1b and is ideal for patio and container planting, as well as sub-tropical environments, conservatories, and greenhouses. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated by sowing seed or division.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Gloxiniopsis

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Gloxiniopsis racemosa size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Gloxiniopsis racemosa

Propagation

Sowing seed, Division

Pest resistance

Vine weevil, Tarsonemid mite, Western flower thrips

Disease resistance

Powdery mildews

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