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 Collection Code: C105 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
3 different, our choice. 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 devosiana 'Zizo' Code: 90583 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Compact easy growing trailer with many white flowers followed by attractive orange berries. Give this epiphyte good drainage and a semi-shady spot. Native to the Atlantic forests of southeast Brazil. (F, B)
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	xCodonatanthus 'Golden Tambourine' Code: 90412 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Very compact habit with small golden yellow foliage. Dainty rose pink and cream flowers. Nice for windowsill or terrarium. 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 'Lava Flow' Code: 10225 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Large outward facing fiery red flowers spotted yellow. Trailing stems, compact. (Kartuz) (B) Gesneriaceae
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	Columnea 'Orange Sherbet' Code: 10206 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Quantities of large flaming orange flowers produced all year on this vigorous, trailing plant. Small bright green leaves. (Schwarz) (F, B) 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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	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 'Ann's Facial Tattoo' Code: 90353 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Clusters of rose and purple flowers boldly spotted purple. Gesneriaceae
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	Kohleria 'Astarte' Code: 10620 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Clusters of bright red flowers produced freely throughout the year. Compact habit, easy culture. (F, B, D) 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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	Kohleria 'Marquise De Sade' Code: 10613 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Pink and white flowers with deep pink spots. Dark coppery foliage. (Boggan) (F, B) Gesneriaceae
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	Kohleria 'Queen Victoria' Code: 10615 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Masses of deep pink flowers with red spots. Dark olive-green leaves. (Boggan) (F, B) Gesneriaceae
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	Kohleria 'Ruby' Code: 90173 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Free flowering with red flowers, lower petals white dotted red. Compact grower with nice very dark foliage. 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 fritschii Code: 90461 Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Showy dark green, 3 inch shiny leaves with a large red spot on the underside, which helps attract the hummingbird pollinators. The 2 inch long tubular flowers are dark reddish pink on 5 inch velvety pedicles. The effect of numerous flowers dangling from the long pedicels is very showy. A rather large Nematanthus growing up to 2½ feet wide and long. Easy to grow with good drainage and a semi-shade location. A parent of Nematanthus 'Spotlight'. This epiphyte is native to the Sao Paulo area of Brazil, where it is found growing high on trees or rocks. (F, B) 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 gregarius Code: 90364 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Hypocyrta radicans), Gold Fish Plant Common name refers to the shape and color of the flower, somewhat resembling a gold fish. Easy to grow rainforest epiphytic species from Brazil. It has semi-succulent, glossy, dark green leaves with pouched-shaped orange flowers that attract hummingbirds. Give it part shade, good drainage, rich soil. It's very drought tolerant, so it makes an ideal hanging basket that gets irregular watering. Give regular feeding to promote blooms. USDA zones 9 - 11. Gesneriaceae
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	Nematanthus gregarius 'Golden West' Code: 10678 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Small, glossy foliage beautifully variegated cream, yellow and light green, tinged pink. Orange flowers. (F, B) 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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	Sinningia Species and Hybrids Collection Code: C118 Price: $28.95 Quantity in Basket: none
3 different, our choice. Gesneriaceae
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	Streptocarpella 'Concord Blue' Code: 90290 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Popular African Violet cousin constantly in bloom with violet-blue flowers held on dainty stems. With its rounded fuzzy green leaves and trailing stems, it makes an excellent hanging basket plant. Plant in a well-drained potting soil. Don't over water. Prefers light shade outdoors, bright conditions indoors. Easy. USDA zones 9 - 11. Gesneriaceae
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	Streptocarpella 'Sparkle' Code: 10880 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Rosy purple flowers in great quantity all year. Self-branching, compact. (Strickland) (F, B) Gesneriaceae
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