Plants in genus pearcea
Pearcea hypocyrtiflora
Pearcea hypocyrtiflora, native to Ecuador, is known for its lush, deep green leaves with a glossy sheen and delicate, bell-shaped flowers. It blooms year-round and is adaptable to vivarium life, preferring moist conditions and high light. This plant is easily propagated in sphagnum moss.
Pearcea sprucei
This gesneriad is native to Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru and features tiny trichomes on its leaves. It blooms year-round and is adaptable to vivarium life. The plant requires moist but not wet conditions, high light, and high humidity for cuttings.
Pearcea reticulata
Pearcea reticulata is a gesneriad native to Ecuador, known for its leaves with tiny trichomes and year-round blooming capabilities. This plant is adaptable to vivarium life and prefers moist conditions with high light. It does not tolerate standing water on its leaves and is easily propagated in sphagnum moss.
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.
Pearcea bilabiata
Pearcea bilabiata is a compact, bushy plant endemic to Ecuador, thriving in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It features deep green leaves with prominent silver veins and small, tubular flowers in red, orange, or yellow. This plant prefers bright, indirect light and consistently moist, well-draining soil.