Gesneriads

The Gesneriad family consists of over 3,000 species and over 133 genera. It was named after 16th century Swiss naturalist Konrad von Gesner. Most gesneriads are from tropical parts of the world.

Some of the most common plants in this genera are the Cupid's Bower (Achimenes), Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus), Flame Violet (Episcia), Goldfish Plant (Nematanthus), African Violet (Saintpaulia), Florist Gloxinia (Sinningia), and Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus).

Achimenes Rhizomes are not offered this year (2021).

	Aeschynanthus 'Big Apple' Code: 10315 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Clusters of deep red tubular flowers all year. Tapered dark green leaves, compact upright habit. (F,B) Gesneriaceae
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	Aeschynanthus Collection Code: C105 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
3 different, our choice. Gesneriaceae
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	Aeschynanthus 'Fireworks' Code: 10308 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Large spectacular upright clusters of bright red flowers. Dark green tapered leaves. (F, B) Gesneriaceae
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	Codonanthe and xCodonatanthus Collection Code: C107 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
3 different, our choice. Gesneriaceae
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	Codonanthe carnosa Code: 10352 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Delightful waxy white flowers are strongly scented. Small round dark foliage, trailing. Lovely. (F, B, W) Gesneriaceae
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	Codonanthe 'Tommy' Code: 90650 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
New! This Codonanthe is festooned with numerous white flowers with speckled throats. The small pointed deep green waxy leaves with reddish reverse are densly packed on graceful pendant stems. (F, B) Gesneriaceae
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	Columnea Collection Code: C109 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
3 different, our choice. Gesneriaceae
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	Columnea 'Crimson Spike' Code: 10207 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Clusters of crimson-rose flowers on upright stems, smooth pointed leaves. (Kartuz) Gesneriaceae
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	Columnea 'Orange Spike' Code: 10219 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Clusters of orange flowers on upright stems, smooth pointed leaves. Gesneriaceae
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	Drymonia chiribogana Code: 90640 Price: $14.95 Quantity in Basket: none
New! From the rainforests of Ecuador comes this unusual foliage plant of olive green leathery leaves with silver veins. These thick leathery leaves grow about 5 to 8 inches long and have a satiny sheen. Grows upright to 4 feet tall and blooms on old growth with 1½ inch tubular purple flowers with yellow & red markings on the inside. It prefers bright, filtered light and a well-draining soil mix that is allowed to get slightly dry between waterings. It's an easy to grow houseplant. Gesneriaceae
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	Gesneriad Collection - 3 Genera Code: CG1 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
This collection is offered to give the undecided grower a chance to sample different members in the various genera (groups) in the gesneriad family. We will choose easy to grow varieties. Our choice of one each of 3 different genera, for example: Streptocarpus, Sinningia, and Nematanthus, etc. Gesneriaceae
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	Gesneriad Collection - 6 Genera Code: CG2 Price: $50.95 Quantity in Basket: none
This collection is offered to give the undecided grower a chance to sample different members in the various genera (groups) in the gesneriad family. We will choose easy to grow varieties. Our choice of one each of 6 different genera, for example: Streptocarpus, Sinningia, and Nematanthus, etc. Gesneriaceae
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	Kohleria Collection Code: C113 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
3 different, our choice. Gesneriaceae
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	Nematanthus Collection Code: C115 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
3 different, our choice. Gesneriaceae
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	Nematanthus 'Glowing Embers' Code: 90376 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Glossy green leaves with clusters of light orange flowers with reddish striping and dots radiating out from the base. Compact. New hybrid by David Roberts. Gesneriaceae
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	Nematanthus 'Hawaiian Jade' Code: 10680 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Bright golden yellow flowers, small glossy foliage. Compact, always in bloom. (F, B) Gesneriaceae
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	Nematanthus 'Linda Jo' Code: 90124 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Small glossy dark green leaves marked red under. Clusters of salmon red flowers tipped yellow. Compact, trailing. Great new hybrid by David Roberts. Gesneriaceae
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	Primulina Collection Code: PR3 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
3 different, our choice. Gesneriaceae
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