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tree gloxinia 'Jester'

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An erect, compact, rhizomatous perennial to 30cm tall, with lance-shaped, velvety, dark green leaves to 7cm long. In summer it produces tubular pinkish-red flowers with darker red lines and spots on the petal lobes. All parts of the plant are covered in fine, white hairs

Scientific classification

Species: tree gloxinia 'Jester' (Kohleria 'Jester')
Genus: Kohleria
Family: Gesneriaceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Tufted
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of tree gloxinia 'Jester'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of tree gloxinia 'Jester'

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tree gloxinia 'Jester' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring

Growing

Start the rhizomes into growth at 21°C in early spring. Grow in houseplant compost in bright, filtered light with high humidity. Using soft water, water moderately at first, then freely when in full growth. When flower buds appear, apply a high-potash fertiliser every 2 weeks. In autumn, remove dying top growth and keep almost completely dry

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