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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	Alsobia 'Iris August' Code: 10430 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Similar to Alsobia 'San Miguel' with white flowers and purple dotted petals. Soft leaves on trailing, stoloniferous plant. Gesneriaceae
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	Codonanthe and xCodonatanthus Collection Code: C107 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
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	Columnea Collection Code: C109 Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
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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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	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 'Chastity' Code: 10935 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Chirita 'Chastity') Rosette of narrow tapered leaves. Large clusters of lavender blue flowers in great abundance. (F) 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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