Gloxinia
Family:  Gesneriaceae
    

Growing ease - Intermediate
Blooms mid Summer
Light - East or West. bright or artificial light 12-14 hours/day.
Temperature - Warm
Moderate humidity, misting is not necessary.
Keep soil moderately moist.

Use a standard potting mix with added peat moss.  Pot tubers in spring.
Fertilize every month during active growth.  Apply a high phosphate
fertilizer.  Watch for aphids, mites and scale.  Pinch off flower buds to
encourage leafy growth when stems are about 6 inches tall.