| African Violets | Gesneriads | Gesneriads | Other Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standards | Aeschynanthus | Nematanthus | Rex Begonias |
| Semiminiatures | Chiritas | Petrocosmeas | Misc. Houseplants |
| Miniatures | Codonanthe | Primulinas | Terrarium Plants |
| Trailers | Columneas | Sinningias | |
| Chimeras | Episcias | Streptocarpus | |
| Thumbprints | Kohlerias | xCodonanthus | |
| Russian/Ukrainian | Misc Gesneriads | ||
Nematanthus
Nematanthus are commonly called "Goldfish" plants, having flowers that are pouch shaped. Blossoms come in shades of red-orange and yellow-orange. The varieties we offer are trailing plants and may be grown in hanging baskets. Grow in a south-west window, or under fluorescent lights, 14 hours daily for best growth and bloom. Let soil become slightly dry between waterings. Use a light porous potting mix. Feed plants regularly, using a well balanced fertilizer, at ¼ tsp. per gallon of water, with every watering. Fertilizer may be increased to ½ to 1 full tsp. per gallon of water during spring and summer, when plants are actively growing, depending upon the size of the plant. (Larger plants can handle more fertilizer.)
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albus - $11.99 White flowers are shaded and dotted pink, with pink calyx. Soft, fuzzy, medium green foliage. Vigorous trailer. This one is FRAGRANT! Previously listed as Santa Teresa. (species) |
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Apres - $10.99 Waxy, deep orange-red flowers, larger that most Nematanthus. Glossy, dark green leaves, blotched deep red underneath. Very compact, upright habit. A top-notch variety! (Hyb.- Unknown) |
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Black Gold - $10.99 Yellowish-orange pouch shaped flowers contrast and adorn small, blackish green, waxy leaves that trail nicely. Quite a spectacular variety! (Schwarz) |
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Christmas Holly - $10.99 Medium to deep green shiny leaves with deep red-orange flowers. Very prolific bloomer and grower! (Hyb.- Unknown) |
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corticola - $11.99 A shy bloomer, but a striking beauty with breathtaking, bright red flowers and a maroon calyx. Allow to dry thoroughly between waterings. (species) |
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crassifolius - $11.99 A large, robust grower with large, orange flowers on long pedicles. The flowers are not the typical pouched shape, but are "humped" on the side. Allow to dry between waterings. (species) |
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fissus - $11.99 Stiff, upright growing. Distinguished from other nematanthus species having upside down flowers by the nearly equal, oblong, tip-pointed leaves. Also remarkable for the long, narrow corolla tube, scarcely swollen, which is scarlet with an orange throat. Medium green foliage. (species) |
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Freckles - $10.99 Light yellow-orange, pouch shaped flowers have freckles of maroon at the joint of each petal. An excellent bloomer with glossy, medium green leaves. Fast grower! (Hyb.- Unknown) |
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gregarius 'Golden West' - $11.99 Glossy foliage, with ovate leaves, is variegated in several shades of green, yellow and white, and at times, pink. Inflated, orange-red flowers. Calyx lobes are elliptic to oblong-elliptic. (species) |
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Lemon Lime - $10.99 Wonderful, lemon yellow flowers are produced over a bed of bright green, smooth foliage. Different and unusual coloring. (Saylor) |
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Magnot - $10.99 Free blooming flowers of orange with yellow tipping are produced on shiny, smooth foliage that you are sure to enjoy. (Hyb.- Unknown) |
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Marianne - $10.99 Bright orange, pouch shaped flowers that are quick to bloom on small waxy, dark green leaves. A vigorous trailing variety that blooms exceptionally easy. (Wyrtzen) |
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tessmannii - $11.99 An ideal plant to grow in a partially sunny window or porch, but gets too large for light stands. Golden yellow flowers form in clusters, on medium to deep green foliage. (species) |
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Tropicana - $10.99 This upright growing eye-catching variety has dark green foliage and small, golden yellow pouch shaped flowers with red and gold stripes that radiate from the centers. (Saylor) |
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Ubatuba - $11.99 Pink flowers, accented with a yellow mouth, form upon dark green, oval leaves, sporting a red center on the reverse side. (Hyb.- Unknown) |
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villosus - $11.99 Many dark, rich, burgundy flowers, which are unusual, in that the pouch is on the top side, are produced upon medium green foliage. (species) |
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wettsteinii - $10.99 Abundant orange flowers, tipped with yellow. Compact grower with small, glossy green leaves. This variety is probably our best bloomer. (species) |
