Gesneriads

This is a continuation of Gesneriad genera.

Columnea

Usually epiphytes, from the Caribbean, South and Central America. They are upright or trailing. Some grow well under fluorescent lights or a sunny window. Also available as un-rooted cuttings for half catalog price.

crassicaulis —

Thick spreading stems, small equal leaves, almost succulent in appearance. Small yellow flowers. (Pentadenia) Plant–$8.00

erythrophaea —

Semi-trailing, dark green glossy leaves. 2 in. long orange flowers, up to 3/axil on long pedicels. Everblooming. Plant–$8.00

gloriosa —

Long, trailing stems with small, ovate leaves, densely covered with hairs. Large, hooded, scarlet flowers. Repeat bloomer. Plant–$8.00

hirta —

Bright green leaves, red-haired stems, trailing. Large vermilion flowers for several months in winter-spring. Plant–$8.00

hirta ‘Light Prince’ –

Variegated leaves. Plant — $8.00

microphylla —

Very small, rounded, hairy leaves, slender, trailing stems. Large scarlet flowers in winter-spring. Needs 50F nights to set buds. Plant–$8.00

orientandina –

Large, elliptical leaves, tipped red beneath, on spreading stems. Clusters of small yellow flowers, pink berries. (Pentadenia) Plant–$8.00

oxyphylla —

Slender, trailing stems, narrow, pointed light green leaves. Large orange-red flowers in winter. Plant–$8.00

purpusii —

Erect stems with narrow, glossy leaves. 3 in. long orange-red flowers with yellow lobes, mottled with orange. Plant–$8.00

rubriacuta

Stems erect or spreading, tawny, covered with small scales. Unequal leaf pairs, tipped red below. Small yellow flowers. (Pentadenia) Plant–$8.00

schiedeana —

Large growing. Stiffly spreading stems with unequal green leaves. Brick red flowers with yellow veins. Tolerates cool conditions. Plant–$8.00

schiedeana ‘Huatusco’ —

Resembles schiedeana in habit, but only veins are red. Flowers bright yellow. Plant–$8.00

spathulata —

(Pentadenia) Semi-upright stems. Unequal leaf pairs, dark green above, wine-red beneath. Clusters of small, tubular yellow flowers. Plant–$8.00

‘Bartley’ (Schwarz) —

Large red flowers, medium green leaves, trailing. Plant–$7.00

‘Bold Adventure’ (Lyon) —

Still stems, spreading. Glossy narrow leaves. Yellow flowers edged orange. Plant–$8.00

‘Bonfire’ (Lyon) —

Spreading stems, medium-sized dark green leaves. Large yellow flowers, edged with orange. Everblooming. Plant–$8.00

‘Early Bird’ (Lyon) —

Small, pointed, light green leaves. Trailing stems. Yellow flowers brushed with red. Everblooming. Plant–$8.00

‘Fujiyama’ (Wiehler) —

Upright hairy stems with narrow, pointed leaves. Very large red flowers throughout the year. Vigorous. Plant–$8.00

‘Malissa’ (Schroeder) —

Compact spreading plant, red flowers, yellow veins, schiedeana hybrid. Plant–$8.00

‘Midnight Lantern’ (Strickland) —

Dark coppery leaves, closely set on trailing stems. Large orange and yellow flowers. Plant–$8.00

‘Rising Sun’ (Schwarz) —

Hairy, light green leaves, trailing stems. Large orange-red flowers with yellow throat. Mainly winter blooming. Plant–$8.00

‘Turandot’ (Bona) —

Spreading, 2 1/4 in. vivid red flowers. Everblooming. Plant–$8.00

‘Waterfall’ (Kartuz/Crane) —

Small, bright green leaves, closely spaced on trailing stems. Yellow and orange flowers. Everblooming. Plant–$8.00

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