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Thread: Kohleria 'Heartlands Blackberry Butterfly'

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  1. September 1st, 2011, 03:56 AM #1
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    Default Kohleria 'Heartlands Blackberry Butterfly'

    Just a pretty blooming Gesneriad. These bloom really well for me under lights.

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    Oh, now that is an unusual bloom. Are Gesneriads a type or relative of the African Violet? Looks similar? I like the blooms.

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    Lovely flowers! I've thought about trying a Kohleria in one of my terrs, but the ones I have seen all get too large.

    Quote Originally Posted by Brutal_Dreamer View Post
    Oh, now that is an unusual bloom. Are Gesneriads a type or relative of the African Violet? Looks similar? BD
    More accurately, african violets are a type of Gesneriad. So they are indeed relatives, Bruce. Some have leaves that are very similar in appearance to AVs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavel View Post
    Lovely flowers! I've thought about trying a Kohleria in one of my terrs, but the ones I have seen all get too large.



    More accurately, african violets are a type of Gesneriad. So they are indeed relatives, Bruce. Some have leaves that are very similar in appearance to AVs.
    Well, as I have never seen the term Gesneriad, I was simply guessing based on the leaf in the photo. Always learning.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brutal_Dreamer View Post
    Oh, now that is an unusual bloom. Are Gesneriads a type or relative of the African Violet? Looks similar? I like the blooms.

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    Personally i would have asked if it was a relative of Gloxinia or Streptocarpus. The blooms resemble a cape primrose more..... But great guesswork Bruce, these are indeed very pretty flowers
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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwiorchids View Post
    Personally i would have asked if it was a relative of Gloxinia or Streptocarpus. The blooms resemble a cape primrose more.....
    Those are also Gesneriads, Jordan -- as are Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus), Goldfish Plant (Nematanthus), Flame Violet (Episcia), and Cupid's Bower (Achimenes).. So you would be quite correct in guessing that they would be related to kohlerias. Btw, the Gloxinia commonly found in cultivation is actually Sinningia speciosa as opposed to being a "true" gloxinia.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brutal_Dreamer View Post
    Well, as I have never seen the term Gesneriad, I was simply guessing based on the leaf in the photo. Always learning.
    Pleased to be able to aid you.
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    Bruce..You would like gesneriads. I'll post some pictures.
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