- What plants are in the gesneriad family?
- How do you grow Gesneriads?
- How do you propagate gesneriad?
- Are orchids in the gesneriad family?
- Are African violets epiphytic?
- How do you propagate Kohleria?
- Do African violets need to be watered from the bottom?
- What do African violets need to bloom?
- How often do you need to water African violets?
What plants are in the gesneriad family?
Cultivation. Some genera in the family are grown as ornamental plants, both as garden plants and as houseplants. Such genera include: Aeschynanthus, Achimenes, Columnea, Gesneria, Haberlea, Nematanthus (syn. Hypocyrta), Ramonda, and Streptocarpus (Cape primroses, African violets).
How do you grow Gesneriads?
Gesneriads should be grown in indirect but bright light. Some will prefer hanging baskets if they have long dangling limbs but others can just be grown in a pot. Use rain or distilled water, not tap water, as plants are sensitive to the chemicals in treated water.
How do you propagate gesneriad?
The most common method for propagating gesneriads is from cuttings. Almost any gesneriad can be propagated from stem or leaf cuttings. With this method there are many “favorite” growing mixes. Many growers use a soilless mix, the same mix in which the established plants will be growing.
Are orchids in the gesneriad family?
The Gesneriaceae is a plant family, just like the Orchidaceae (orchids), the Poaceae (grasses), the Rosaceae (roses, apples, strawberries, etc.) ... The majority of gesneriads are tropical or subtropical plants. These grow where there is no frost, but have wide variability in tolerance for cold, heat, humidity and drought.
Are African violets epiphytic?
While mosses and lichens are technically epiphytes of the temperate world, most epiphytes are found in the tropics. ... The remaining 89 percent are flowering plants with orchids, bromeliads, tropical cacti, gesneriads (the African violet family) and peperomias are common examples.
How do you propagate Kohleria?
Propagation: Divide rhizomes in spring and pot separately. Or take 4-inch (10 cm) leaf tip cuttings with at least 1 pair of leaves attached and root in moist potting mix. Cover the whole thing with plastic or put in a glass cloche to hold in moisture. Keep in bright, indirect sunlight.
Do African violets need to be watered from the bottom?
Should I water African violets from the top or bottom? Either is fine. It is important not to use cold water; lukewarm or warm is preferred. If you water from the top, be careful not to get water on the leaves when the plant is in the sun; this is to avoid leaf spots.
What do African violets need to bloom?
African violets need light to grow and produce flowers. The key is to get bright light in the morning or afternoon without excessive heat or intense sun. Signs of inadequate light include stretched leaf stems and small adult leaves. Too much light can cause the foliage to appear dull or bleached.
How often do you need to water African violets?
Examine the soil with your fingertip, if it feels dry, be ready to water the plant. They require more or less water depending on what type of potting soil you use. However, flush the soil thoroughly with water every month or 6 weeks.
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