Gloxinia Care: Rest Period Required for Reblooming

Why Your Gloxinia Stopped Blooming

Gloxinias (Sinningia speciosa) are tuberous plants that bloom seasonally, then require a dormancy period. Continuous growth without rest prevents rebloom.

Annual Cycle

1. Active growth/bloom: Bright indirect light, warm (65–70°F nights), high humidity, moist soil, monthly bloom fertilizer.
2. Post-bloom: Gradually reduce water until leaves yellow and die.
3. Dormancy (8–10 weeks): Store pot in cool, dark place. No water.
4. Rebirth: Repot tuber shallowly in fresh mix. Move to bright light. Resume water/fertilizer. Blooms in ~4 months.

For Spring Blooms

Start dormancy after Christmas. Repot in January. Provide 12–14 hour light days if natural light is low.

Your plant needs fertilizer and likely a rest period to bloom again.