Plants in family gesneriaceae
Columnea herthae
Columnea herthae is a tropical plant native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It features trailing vines with lance-shaped leaves and tubular red and orange flowers, making it ideal for hanging baskets and indoor gardens.
Primulina 'Rachel'
A wonderful houseplant, this plant thrives in bright light and evenly moist, well-draining soil. It grows to about 3 inches tall and produces blue flowers when mature. Avoid getting water on the leaves.
Sinningia 'Bananas Foster'
Sinningia 'Bananas Foster' features light yellow, teardrop-shaped flowers on mahogany stems up to 2 feet long. It blooms from mid-May until fall and is drought-tolerant, thriving in full sun rock gardens.
Sinningia speciosa 'Carangola'
Sinningia speciosa 'Carangola' is a Brazilian plant with fuzzy olive-green leaves forming a flat rosette. It produces clusters of white flowers with dark blue-purple interiors, resembling foxgloves. This hardy plant thrives in well-drained soil with 2 to 4 hours of full sun, making it suitable for various garden settings.
Columnea erythrophaea
Columnea erythrophaea is a tropical plant native to the rainforests of Central and South America, known for its cascading vines and vibrant red tubular flowers. This plant thrives in humid environments and is well-suited for hanging baskets or as a trailing plant in containers. Columnea erythrophaea is part of the Columnea genus, which is prized for its lush foliage and showy blooms. It prefers moderate, indirect light and should be watered regularly to maintain its health. This plant is an excellent choice for adding a touch of tropical flair to indoor or outdoor spaces. Its striking flowers attract pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Nautilocalyx lynchii 'Green'
Nautilocalyx lynchii 'Green' is a tropical plant from the Gesneriaceae family, native to Central and South America. It is admired for its vibrant green leaves with intricate patterns. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and requires consistent, moderate moisture in a well-draining potting mix. Its unique foliage makes it a captivating addition to indoor plant collections.
Eucodonia 'Adele'
Eucodonia 'Adele' is a hybrid plant that emerges in June, forming a 1-foot wide clump with heavily pleated, dark olive-green foliage. It features blue-lavender, pocketbook-like flowers from early October until frost. This easy-to-grow plant is suitable for woodland gardens and thrives in light shade. Its unique foliage and late-season blooms make it an attractive addition to shaded areas.
Trichodrymonia binata
Trichodrymonia binata is an ornamental houseplant native to Central and South America, known for its distinctive paired leaves along the stems. It thrives with the right balance of light, moisture, and well-draining soil, making it a unique addition to indoor plant collections.
Hemiboea subacaulis var. jiangxiensis 'Jiangxi Bells'
Hemiboea subacaulis var. jiangxiensis 'Jiangxi Bells' is a hardy gesneriad discovered in Jinggangshan, China. This plant forms a deciduous groundcover with fuzzy-leaf rosettes that spread via stolons. In mid-September, it is adorned with tubular pink flowers, adding a splash of color to shaded garden areas. 'Jiangxi Bells' prefers light shade and slightly moist soil, making it an excellent choice for creating lush, low-maintenance groundcover.
Achimenes 'Purple King'
Achimenes 'Purple King' is a perennial plant with hairy, dark green foliage and deep purple flowers that bloom from July through September. It forms a 1-foot tall and wide clump and is late to emerge in spring. This plant does not tolerate wet winter soils and benefits from a winter-dry spot and good mulch.
Primulina sinovietnamica
This small, recently introduced species from China is rare and hard to find. It is suitable as a houseplant or in an enclosure and has small fuzzy leaves with beautiful markings.
Primulina 'Xuan's Party Dress'
This easy-to-grow houseplant is known for its lovely lavender blooms. It is related to African Violets, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening.
Sinningia 'Lovely'
Sinningia 'Lovely' is a hybrid plant with fleshy-pink tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. It forms a mound of foliage with flower spikes reaching 18 inches tall. This plant expands slowly and requires well-drained soil, especially in winter. Its unique appearance and ability to attract pollinators make it a charming addition to gardens. It thrives in sunny to partially sunny locations and is drought-tolerant.
Sinningia 'Butter And Cream'
Sinningia 'Butter And Cream' is a hardy plant known for its 18-inch tall stalks of quilted green leaves and butter-yellow buds that open to creamy white flowers. After flowering, its arching foliage lays flat, adding a unique texture to gardens. This plant prefers to be dry in the winter and benefits from sun exposure with some overstory to reduce winter moisture. Its striking appearance and drought tolerance make it a versatile addition to various garden styles.
Sinningia leucotricha
Sinningia leucotricha is a caudex-forming perennial succulent native to southern Brazil. It features silver-green paired leaves covered in hair and bright orange tubular flowers in July. This plant is slightly frost-hardy and prefers shaded sunlight, making it a unique addition to rock gardens or as a houseplant.
Alsobia punctata
Alsobia punctata is a tropical plant with elliptical leaves featuring silver patterns. It produces delicate tubular flowers in white, pink, or lavender and thrives in well-draining soil with bright, indirect light.
Columnea ornata
Columnea ornata is a tropical plant native to Central and South America, known for its elongated, glossy green leaves with prominent veins. It has pendulous stems with vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, red, and yellow, making it a striking addition to any indoor or outdoor garden.
Pearcea abunda
Pearcea abunda is a compact, bushy plant known for its striking foliage with silver marbling. It produces small tubular flowers in shades of yellow or greenish-yellow. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and requires consistent soil moisture, preferring warm and humid conditions. Its unique foliage and growth habit make it an attractive choice for indoor or tropical-themed gardens.
Conandron ramondioides 'Noushoku'
Conandron ramondioides 'Noushoku' is an Asian gesneriad native to China, Japan, and Taiwan, growing on moist acidic debris on rocks. It features large finger-shaped basal leaves and star-shaped flowers in late spring. This plant prefers moist, gritty acidic soils and requires the crown to be kept dry in winter.
Primulina 'Jv Thunderbolt'
This plant thrives in bright light and evenly moist, well-draining soil, producing blue flowers when mature. It grows to about 3 inches tall and water should be avoided on the leaves to prevent damage.
Hemiboea flaccida 'Velvet Touch'
Hemiboea flaccida 'Velvet Touch' is a hardy plant native to China, known for its felty green foliage and small tubular flowers with maroon interior stripes. It grows up to 10 inches tall and flowers in late October, making it a unique addition to rock gardens. This plant thrives in light shade and is well-suited for wet shade environments, attracting insects with its late-season blooms.
Corytoplectus cutucuensis
Corytoplectus cutucuensis is a rare orchid species from Ecuador, characterized by its small, delicate flowers in shades of pink and purple. It prefers cool and humid conditions, making it a unique choice for orchid enthusiasts. Its rarity and subtle beauty add intrigue to any plant collection.