Kohleria Manchu is in the same family as African violets, the Gesneriads. These plants produce brilliantly spotted flowers above fuzzy green foliage. While plants can get quite leggy and large, this miniature vase of ‘living’ Kohleria flowers has been blooming in this tiny vase(about 5″ high) for months! It can be placed and [...]
Miniature Sinningia with soft lavendar blooms isa delight to grow.
Gesneriads of all colors, shapes and sizes were on display at the National Arboretum
Smithiantha- a tropical luxuriant houseplant
Smithianthas also known as temple bells, are related to african violets. The giveaway, is their fuzzy velvety leaves, but that’s where the resemblance ends. People often confuse the intricately patterned and mottled leaves for begonias. In some species, such as the Smithiantha zebrina pictured here, the leaves [...]
” Sinningia Cherry Sprite is putting a great show on for us this summer. Sparkling flowers on tiny plants that fit in the palm of your hand and moderately easy to grow…”
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