# Repotting Gloxinia
Gloxinia flowers throughout the year, making it an attractive choice for an indoor plant. Growth comes from a tuberous root that is similar to a rhizome or bulb. The root produces new growth for several months and then enters a period of dormancy for one to two months. Gloxinia requires repotting when the root fill the current container. Wait until after the plant quits producing new flowers and foliage before repotting it during the gloxinia's dormant period.
Things You'll Need
- Pot
- Gravel
- Loam soil
- Peat moss
- Coarse sand
Instructions
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Place a 1-inch layer of gravel in a pot one size larger than the previous gloxinia container. Use a shallow pot with a depth of approximately 6 inches.
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Combine 1 part loam, 1 part peat and 1 part coarse sand. Fill the pot half-full with this potting medium.
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Lift the gloxinia tuber out of the old pot. Brush off the excess soil and set the tuber on top the soil in the new pot so the indented side faces up.
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Add potting mix to the pot until the top of the tuber sits 1/2 inch beneath the soil surface. Water the mix until it is evenly moist throughout.
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Keep the pot in a 60 to 70 degree Fahrenheit location and away from direct sunlight. Water often enough so that the soil doesn't dry out completely. New growth appears within two to four weeks.
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