Name of Flower?
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I had such tremendous help the last time I had a question that I'd like to try this one. I have no idea what this is - it is very "rose" looking but the petals have a waxy look and feel, especially before they completely open so I wondered if it might be in the begonia family. Someone gave it to me but they had no idea what it is. I don't even know whether I can keep it as a house plant?
10 answers
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By the leaves it tells me it's a begonia. Very fragile, aromatic and downright gorgeous flowers.
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Sal kemple
on Jul 01, 2013
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It could be a gloxinia.
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R.V.R. Farris
on Jul 01, 2013
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I just looked up gloxinia and it definitely looks like it - thank you so much!!!
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Lynne Reis-Napier
on Jul 01, 2013
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You're welcome.
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R.V.R. Farris
on Jul 01, 2013
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I agree it does look like a Gloxinia
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Jul 01, 2013
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Yup, maybe a gloxinia, but if those are small flowers they could also be a form of violet.
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Sal kemple
on Jul 02, 2013
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Gloxinias are in the same family as African Violets. Both have "furry" leaves. Begonias do not have "furry" leaves.
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Bonnie Spamer
on Jul 02, 2013
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yes gloxinia
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Darlene Mapes
on Jul 02, 2013
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Thanks a bunch, everyone!! No doubt in my mind this is a Gloxinia - I sure hope I can take care of it correctly, but, from what I've read, not sure with my semi-light-green thumb :)
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Lynne Reis-Napier
on Jul 02, 2013
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Sorry everyone but this is an African Violet, not a Gloxinia. I have grown many African Violets. Gloxinia flowers are bigger and have a different shape.
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Cindy R
on Aug 01, 2013
Sal kemple
on Jul 01, 2013
R.V.R. Farris
on Jul 01, 2013
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Jul 01, 2013
Bonnie Spamer
on Jul 02, 2013
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