Also known as Gloxinia · 9 gardener saves
Sinningia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Sinningia, the genus most gardeners know as gloxinia. We track 7 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 7 most-saved Sinningia varieties
Of 7 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedHardy Red Gloxinia
Sinningia sellovii
#2 most savedHardy White Gloxinia
Sinningia tubiflora
#3 most savedSinningia araneosa
Sinningia araneosa
Sinningia conspicua
Sinningia conspicua
Florist's Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa 'Carangola'
Sinningia Hybrid Towering Inferno
Sinningia x hybrida 'Towering Inferno'
Sinningia Butter and Cream
Sinningia x hybrida 'Butter and Cream'
How to grow Sinningia
What the Sinningia varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 7 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Sinningia year
- FertilizeMay–August100% of varieties
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during active growth
- Lift & StoreSeptember and October100% of varieties
Lift tubers after the first hard frost and store in a cool, dry location
- PlantMarch–May86% of varieties
Plant tubers outdoors after the danger of last frost has passed
- DeadheadMay–August86% of varieties
Remove spent flowers to keep the plant tidy and encourage continued blooming
Do
- Provide bright, indirect sunlight
- Fertilize monthly during growing season
- Water regularly to keep soil moist 🌱
- Provide bright indirect light
- Water moderately during active growth 🌱
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Don’t expose to direct harsh sunlight
- Don’t expose to full, direct sunlight in hot climates
- Refrain from using heavy, clay soils that retain water
What goes wrong with Sinningia
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves. | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil. |
| Mealybugs | White cottony masses on stems. | Apply horticultural oil or insecticidal soap. |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing on leaves | Use neem oil spray |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing and speckled leaves | Spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap |
| Root rot | Wilting and blackened roots. | Improve drainage and reduce watering. |
| Root Rot | Wilting and brown, mushy roots | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Powdery Mildew | White powder on leaves | Increase air circulation and apply fungicide |
Making more Sinningia
Cuttings
- Take healthy stem cuttings in late spring.
- Remove lower leaves and dip in rooting hormone.
- Plant in moist, well-draining soil.
- Keep in bright, indirect light.
- Maintain soil moisture for 6 weeks until roots develop.
Seed sowing
- Tuck seeds into moist soil in early spring.
- Maintain consistent moisture for 6 weeks until germination.
Sinningia questions
How many types of Sinningia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 7 distinct Sinningia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 9 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Sinningia grow in?
Across its varieties, Sinningia covers USDA Zones 8–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Sinningia bloom?
Most Sinningia varieties bloom in summer to fall, late spring to summer, mid-summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Sinningia should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Sinningia shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Sinningia in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
