Gesneriaceae
Gloxinia bell: Air Purifying Plant
Codonanthopsis crassifolia
Thrives in high humidity and bright, indirect light. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, and provide a well-draining epiphytic mix.
Every 5 days
Partial shade
18° - 32°C
60% - 90%
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What is Gloxinia bell?
Gloxinia bell (Codonanthopsis crassifolia) is a medium-care plant from the Gesneriaceae family. Codonanthopsis crassifolia, commonly known as Gloxinia bell, is an epiphytic perennial native to Central and South America. It features thick, succulent-like elliptical leaves and produces charming, bell-shaped white or cream flowers often marked with purple or yellow spots in the throat. In its nat...
Gloxinia bell grows up to 1.5m, spread of 100cm, watering every 5 days, 18°C â 32°C, 60â90% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and not safe for pets.
Without precautions, ingestion can cause irritation in pets. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 10 days.
How to Care for Gloxinia bell?
TLDR: Gloxinia bell needs Partial shade, watering every 5 days, and temperatures between 18-32°C with 60-90% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Gloxinia bell?
Water when the top centimeter of soil feels dry. Use room-temperature water to avoid shocking the roots.
How Much Light Does Gloxinia bell Need?
Place in a spot with bright, filtered light; direct afternoon sun can scorch the succulent leaves.
What Is the Best Soil for Gloxinia bell?
Use a porous mix such as a combination of peat moss, perlite, and orchid bark to mimic its natural epiphytic environment.
What Pot Should You Use for Gloxinia bell?
Hanging baskets or orchid pots with excellent drainage and aeration.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 21 days
Misting
Every 2 days
Rotate
Every 14 days
Repot
Every 730 days
What Is Gloxinia bell and Where Does It Come From?
Codonanthopsis crassifolia, commonly known as Gloxinia bell, is an epiphytic perennial native to Central and South America. It features thick, succulent-like elliptical leaves and produces charming, bell-shaped white or cream flowers often marked with purple or yellow spots in the throat. In its natural habitat, it grows on trees, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets where its trailing stems can cascade gracefully.
How to Propagate Gloxinia bell?
Stem Cuttings
- Using a rooting hormone can speed up the process, though it is not strictly necessary.
- Keep the medium warm.
- 1 Select Cutting
Take a 10-15 cm cutting from a healthy stem, ensuring it has at least 2-3 nodes.
- 2 Prepare Cutting
Remove the lower leaves to expose the nodes where roots will form.
- 3 Planting
Insert the cutting into a moist mix of peat and perlite, and cover with a plastic bag to maintain high humidity.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Gloxinia bell Grow?
TLDR: Gloxinia bell can reach up to 1.5m tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
1.5m
Spread
1.0m
Growth rate
Medium
Foliage
Evergreen
Warning: Toxic Plant
This plant can be toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of:
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
Often associated with resilience and hidden beauty due to its epiphytic nature.
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