Gesneriads... The perfect houseplant?

In this video, Byron Martin discusses gesneriads, a diverse family of over 3,500 species cherished for their vibrant blooms and ornamental foliage. Gesneriads are low maintenance and tend to flourish in indoor environments, making them a very popular houseplant. Their stunning appearance and ability to bloom throughout the year have contributed to their popularity and enduring appeal. With a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors, gesneriads can be grown in different light conditions, from bright windowsills to shaded corners. With prolonged flowering periods and unique patterns, gesneriads easily captivate the plant enthusiast, adding a continuous touch of beauty and elegance to homes and indoor gardens.
Learn more about the gesneriad plants featured in this video:
• Cape Primrose
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• Sinningia ‘Prudence Risley’ (Sinningia hybrid)
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• Emerald Forest Plant (Sinningia bullata)
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• Orange Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus xsplendidus)
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• Twisted Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus 'Rasta')
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• Kohleria ‘Longwood’ (Kohleria hybrid)
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• Goldfish Plant 'Christmas Holly' (Nematanthus hybrid)
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• See all of the gesneriad plants at Logee's:
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[@farmergirlangie3469]

I love your streptocarpus.

[@susanmercurio1060]

I grew an African violet in a cracked terracotta teapot, across the room from the window in San Francisco. I watered it down the teapot spout. It became huge, so it was happy.

[@kathymacomber5115]

Love love these videos

[@LogeesPlants]

We appreciate that!

[@Puffenough666]

I’ve found that your streptocarpus I purchased from you do fine in the heat down here in costal Carolina. I keep them in 95+ weather all summer long. They don’t get direct sunlight and I’m sure the high humidity really helps.

[@user-tm6qc7wt6c]

Love them

[@johnwilson1489]

I love these videos you do

[@LogeesPlants]

Thank you! :)

[@williamstubbs779]

I've tried streptocarpus, but they didn't thrive long term.

[@gardenerofusa]

NIce

[@Tommyr]

I LOVE streps (bought a number of them from Logees) but I always seem to fail with them. I think high temps is the culprit. Currently I had a few with some browning on the UNDERSIDE of the leaves. I suspected maybe Mites? Of high temps. Maybe a fan on them would help? GREAT plants for sure.

[@LogeesPlants]

Streps prefer cooler temps. They tend to not do very well when it gets hot.

[@Tommyr]

Yes, I've found that out the hard way. Trying to keep a fan on them now during hot times of day. Thanks for replying! @@LogeesPlants