This flower can bloom all year round without sunlight, and you can grow a large cluster of it by picking just a leaf!

What do Gesneriaceae flowers look like?

There are many plants in the Gesneriaceae family, but there are basically three types that are often grown as flowers: Gloxinia, African violet, violet orchid, long-tube flower, mini Gloxinia, etc. They all do not require too much light and can bloom under indoor conditions. What do they look like? Come and take a look!

Gloxinia

The flowers are quite majestic, palm-sized, particularly elegant and the petals have a silky luster.

Long-tube flower

There are many long-tube flowers, like small trumpets!

African violet

The flowers of African violets are relatively small and light in color, giving people a fresh feeling!

Miniature Gloxinia

The small size of Gloxinia is very small and mini!

How to grow Gesneriaceae flowers through leaf cuttings?

Flowers of the Gesneriaceae family are particularly easy to propagate, and can be propagated by both branch cuttings and leaf cuttings. Below, Huahua will take Gloxinia as an example to introduce their cutting methods to everyone.

1. Find a healthy leaf that is free of disease and insect pests from a healthy Gloxinia plant.

2. Use a sharp utility knife to cut the leaves from the base of the petiole.

3. For the cut Gloxinia leaves, soak the tip of the petiole in clean water first. Wait for 2-3 weeks and the petiole will grow roots.

4. Bury the petiole of Gloxinia in moist sphagnum moss or slightly damp soil.

5. Spray water on the sphagnum moss or soil every day to keep it moist. After a while, you will see small buds gradually growing from the petioles!

6. After 1-2 months, when buds grow on the petiole, you can transplant it into the soil!

7. The incomplete leaves of Gloxinia can also grow roots and sprouts and reproduce into new plants. You can also try it!

How to make Gesneriaceae flowers bloom?

Gloxinia is easy to maintain and requires relatively little light. It can basically be grown in indoor balconies or living rooms. If well cared for, it will bloom all year round!

1. About lighting

You can grow gesneriaceae such as African violets and African violets on the south balcony, south windowsill, east-west balcony, east-west windowsill, and bright living room. Don't place them on the south balcony in summer as the light is too strong.

2. About watering

Based on the principle of not watering unless the plant is dry, pick up the flowerpot and if it feels particularly light, water it thoroughly. In summer, water it once every 1-2 days. When watering, do not water the leaves, as this will easily rot the leaves and leave sunspots.

3. About fertilization

If you want more flowers and vigorous growth, you need to fertilize frequently, but apply thin fertilizer. You can apply thin liquid fertilizer once a week. Before flowering, use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers mainly, and when leaves are growing, use nitrogen fertilizers mainly.

4. About soil

Flowers of the Gesneriaceae family are relatively small and belong to tuberous flowers. The soil must be light, loose and breathable. It can be prepared in the ratio of perlite: river sand: leaf mold = 1:1:3, and some slow-release fertilizer or decomposed chicken manure can be added to the bottom of the pot.