Gesneriaceae

Dark, tubular buds opening to vivid red flowers. The most widely available species. Long trailing stems suit hanging baskets. Flowers in spring and summer following an autumn rest period of reduced water and cooler temperatures (around 15°C) for 4-6 weeks. Without this rest period the plant grows vegetatively but rarely flowers.

One of the most free-flowering Aeschynanthus cultivars. It produces flowers more readily than the standard species in average indoor conditions. The autumn rest trigger is still beneficial but this cultivar is more willing to flower even with a less precise rest period. Red flowers. Same care as lobbianus.

Curled, twisted leaves on trailing stems. The unusual curled foliage is the primary ornamental feature between flowering periods. It is distinctly different from standard flat-leaved Aeschynanthus. Produces red flowers like the standard species. The curling is a stable genetic characteristic, not a sign of stress.

Glossy, succulent-like leaves on trailing stems with abundant orange-red pouch-shaped flowers. More tolerant of lower humidity than most Gesneriaceae. One of the easier flowering trailer houseplants for average indoor conditions. The pouch shape of the flowers is unlike anything else in common cultivation. Produces flowers more freely than most Aeschynanthus in lower humidity.

Dark, near-black-green leaves with vivid orange flowers. The contrast between the dark foliage and bright flowers is the distinguishing characteristic. One of the most visually striking Nematanthus cultivars. Care identical to gregarius.

Compact, velvety-leaved rosette with flowers in every shade of purple, pink, white, red, and bi-color in both single and double forms. Can flower continuously year-round with adequate bright indirect light or supplemental grow lighting. One of the best plants for grow light cultivation. It responds exceptionally well to consistent artificial light at 14 hours per day.

African violets under 8cm in diameter. Require identical care to standard-sized plants but suit smaller spaces, window ledges, and terrarium growing particularly well. Some miniature varieties flower more prolifically relative to their size than standard forms. Well suited to grow light setups where multiple plants can be kept on a single shelf.

Small, trailing stems with tiny, succulent-textured leaves and pale lavender flowers produced nearly year-round in good light. One of the easiest Gesneriads for indoor growing, more tolerant of dry air and variable watering than most in the family. The most forgiving entry point for the genus. Good for growers who find standard rosette Streptocarpus challenging.

White flowers veined in violet on a compact rosette plant. One of the most refined-looking Streptocarpus cultivars. Flowers over an extended period with adequate bright indirect light. Similar care to African violets, bottom watering preferred, room-temperature water, lightweight aerated medium.

Deep purple flowers with a white throat. One of the most richly colored standard rosette Streptocarpus cultivars. Reliable and widely available. Care identical to Crystal Ice, bright indirect light, bottom watering, lightweight medium.