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 (Aechimenes), Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus), Flame Violet (Episcia), Goldfish Plant (Nematanthus), African Violet (Saintpaulia), Florist Gloxinia (Sinningia), and Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus).

	Aeschynanthus Collection Code: C105 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
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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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	Aeschynanthus hians Code: 90120 Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Abundant clusters of red flowers striped black, with saucer shaped pale green calyces tinted pink. Small leaves closely set on trailing stems. Gesneriaceae
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	Codonanthe and xCodonatanthus Collection Code: C107 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
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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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	xCodonatanthus 'Vista' Code: 10358 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Baby pink flowers with creamy gold face. Small glossy leaves distinctively blotched deep red. Full compact habit. Almost always in bloom. Largest flowered xCodonatanthus. (Worley) (F, B) Gesneriaceae
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	Columnea Collection Code: C109 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
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	Columnea 'Diablo' Code: 90425 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Small dark green pointed leaves, trailing. Big red flowers in abundance all year. (Kartuz) (F, B) Gesneriaceae
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	Columnea erythrophaea Code: 10212 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Free flowering large bright orange-red blooms covered with red hairs, dangling beneath spreading stems. Small dark green oval leaves. (F, B) 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 Collection Code: C113 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
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	Nematanthus Collection Code: C115 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
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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 '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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	Paliavana prasinata Code: 80076 Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none
An unusual gesneriad from southern Brazil. This evergreen shrub to 7 feet is closely related to Sinningia, but does not produce tubers. The large, waxy campanulate clear green flowers are speckled with purple. Pollinated by bats, which are attracted to its abundant nectar and strong odor. Needs bright light to bloom freely. Although drought tolerant, it should be watered frequently while actively growing. By keeping potbound, it can be brought into bloom at a small size. Grow outdoors in mild climates. Gesneriaceae
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	Primulina Collection Code: PR3 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
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	Sinningia Species and Hybrids Collection Code: C118 Price: $28.95 Quantity in Basket: none
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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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